Car comparison

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12vsLamborghini Diablo VT

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 550 Maranello

5.5 V12

485 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1996-2002
VS

Lamborghini Diablo

VT

492 hp5707 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1998

Comparison overview

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Lamborghini Diablo VT

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.1 s
  • Most powerful
    492 hp
    367 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,625 kg
    3,583 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    303 hp/t
    226 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    15.2 L/100 km
    15.5 mpg US
    18.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    20.0 L/100 km
    11.8 mpg US
    14.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    13.3 L/100 km
    17.7 mpg US
    21.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    658 km
    409 mi
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    66/100

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph Unrestricted
    320 km/h
    199 mph Restricted
  • Largest trunk
    185 L
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12LamborghiniDiabloVT
Power
485hp362kW
492hp367kW
Torque
569Nm420lb-ft
580Nm428lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,625kg3,583lb
Gross weight
1,950kg4,299lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Calculated
325 km/h
202 mph
To 99% top speed
72.7s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
62.7s99% target: 322 km/h / 200 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
4.1s
0-200 km/h
12.5s
Calculated
11.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
3.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
24.4L/100 km9.6mpg US11.6mpg UK
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
38.2L/100 km6.2mpg US7.4mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
11.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
287hp/t214kW/t130hp/1000 lb
Calculated
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
337Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
467km290mi
Calculated
658km409mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
5,707cc348cu in
Length
4,550mm179in
4,460mm176in
Width
1,935mm76in
2,040mm80in
Height
1,277mm50in
1,105mm44in
Wheelbase
2,500mm98in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,632mm64in
1,540mm61in
Rear track
1,586mm62in
1,640mm65in
Ground clearance
135mm5in
-
Trunk volume
185L
140L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
114L
100L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12Lamborghini Diablo VTPowerTorque
  • Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Lamborghini Diablo VT: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V127,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,500 rpm
LamborghiniDiabloVT6,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12LamborghiniDiabloVT
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
3.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
12.5 s
11.5 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
57.2 s
63.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Likely limited
325 km/h
202 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
5.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
7.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
10.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
11.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
123 mph
203 km/h
126 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
485 hp
362 kW
LamborghiniDiabloVT
492 hp
367 kW

Lamborghini Diablo VT has 7 hp more than Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12 and Lamborghini Diablo VT: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
LamborghiniDiabloVT
580 Nm
428 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
LamborghiniDiabloVT
1,625 kg
3,583 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
LamborghiniDiabloVT
325 km/h
202 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V124.4 s
LamborghiniDiabloVT4.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lamborghini Diablo VT and Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
LamborghiniDiabloVT
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lamborghini Diablo VT and Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12: 9.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
LamborghiniDiabloVT
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
467 km
290 mi
LamborghiniDiabloVT
658 km
409 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
485 hp
362 kW
4.4 s
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
LamborghiniDiabloVT
492 hp
367 kW
4.1 s
325 km/h
202 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,277 mm
50.3 in
LamborghiniDiabloVT
Power
492 hp
367 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,105 mm
43.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
LamborghiniDiabloVT
Power
492 hp
367 kW
0-100 km/h4.1 s
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK

Lamborghini Diablo VT is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
4.4 s
LamborghiniDiabloVT
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK
4.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Ferrari550 Maranello5.5 V12
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
LamborghiniDiabloVT
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari550 Maranello5.5 V12LamborghiniDiabloVT
Power
485 hp
362 kW
492 hp
367 kW
Torque
569 Nm
420 lb-ft
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
330 km/h205 mph
Restricted
320 km/h199 mph
325 km/h
202 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Fuel consumption
24.4 L/100 km
9.6 mpg US
11.6 mpg UK
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,550 mm
179.1 in
Height
1,277 mm
50.3 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Length
4,460 mm
175.6 in
Height
1,105 mm
43.5 in
Range score
467 km
290 mi
658 km
409 mi
Trunk score
185 L
6.5 cu ft
140 L
4.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
287 hp/t
214 kW/t
3.5 kg/hp
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12Lamborghini Diablo VT
Consumption24.4 L/100 km9.6 mpg US11.6 mpg UK15.2 L/100 km15.5 mpg US18.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km42.70 LC100 km26.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi68.72 LC100 mi42.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,660 L967 US gal805 UK gal2,280 L602 US gal502 UK gal
Annual fuel cost6,405 LC/year3,990 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 550 Maranello 5.5 V12

  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Lamborghini Diablo VT

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Has 11 Nm more
  • Is 65 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 9.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 191 km (118 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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