2009 Ferrari 599 vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 599 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. (523 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (618 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari 599. (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari 599.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 599 | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lamborghini |
| Model | 599 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 608 Nm | 618 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 100 L |
