2003 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2011 BMW 550
To start off, 2011 BMW 550 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 2011 BMW 550. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 550 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2003 Lamborghini Diablo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lamborghini Diablo. 2011 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2003 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 2003 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Lamborghini Diablo | 2011 BMW 550 | |
Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
Model | Diablo | 550 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5705 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 580 Nm | 609 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |