2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (211 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 62 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (263 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | CTS | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 263 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 27.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
