2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. (523 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (875 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Bentley | Lamborghini |
| Model | Continental | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5707 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 523 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
