2005 Cadillac CTS vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2005 Cadillac CTS 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 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 62 kg more 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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (630 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac CTS. (264 Nm). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac CTS | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | CTS | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1592 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
