2009 BMW M6 vs. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. (485 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 346 kg more than 2009 BMW M6.
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, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M6 | 1997 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M6 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 21.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
