Car comparison

Lamborghini Diablo VTvsPorsche 959 2.8

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

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Lamborghini Diablo

VT

492 hp5707 ccGasolineAWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1990-1998
VS

Porsche 959

2.8

450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    231 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.5 L/100 km
    13.4 mpg US
    16.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.7 L/100 km
    22.0 mpg US
    26.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Lamborghini Diablo VT

  • Fastest top speed
    325 km/h
    202 mph
  • Most powerful
    492 hp
    367 kW
  • Highest torque
    580 Nm
    428 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    66/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelLamborghiniDiabloVTPorsche9592.8
Power
492hp367kW
450hp336kW
Torque
580Nm428lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,625kg3,583lb
1,450kg3,197lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,940kg4,277lb
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
To 99% top speed
62.7s99% target: 322 km/h / 200 mph
Calculated
56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.1s
3.9s
0-200 km/h
11.5s
Calculated
11.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.9s
Calculated
3.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.2L/100 km15.5mpg US18.6mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.9s
Calculated
11.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
303hp/t226kW/t137hp/1000 lb
Calculated
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
357Nm/t239lb-ft/ton
Calculated
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
658km409mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
5,707cc348cu in
2,850cc174cu in
Length
4,460mm176in
4,260mm168in
Width
2,040mm80in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,105mm44in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,300mm91in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,504mm59in
Rear track
1,640mm65in
1,550mm61in
Ground clearance-
180mm7in
Trunk volume
140L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
100L
84L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Lamborghini Diablo VTPorsche 959 2.8PowerTorque
  • Lamborghini Diablo VT: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 959 2.8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
LamborghiniDiabloVT6,800 rpm5,200 rpm7,050 rpm
Porsche9592.86,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,600 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricLamborghiniDiabloVTPorsche9592.8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.9 s
3.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.1 s
3.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.5 s
11.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
63.3 s
-
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.3 s
5.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.9 s
7.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.1 s
9.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.9 s
11.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
206 km/h
128 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniDiabloVT
492 hp
367 kW
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW

Lamborghini Diablo VT has 42 hp more than Porsche 959 2.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Lamborghini Diablo VT: 42 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniDiabloVT
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
Porsche9592.8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniDiabloVT
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
Porsche9592.8
1,450 kg
3,197 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniDiabloVT
325 km/h
202 mph
Porsche9592.8
315 km/h
196 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniDiabloVT4.1 s
Porsche9592.83.9 s

Although Lamborghini Diablo VT has more power, Porsche 959 2.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Lamborghini Diablo VT: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
LamborghiniDiabloVT
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Porsche9592.8
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
LamborghiniDiabloVT
492 hp
367 kW
4.1 s
325 km/h
202 mph
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
315 km/h
196 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
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
Porsche9592.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleLamborghiniDiabloVTPorsche9592.8
Power
492 hp
367 kW
450 hp
336 kW
Torque
580 Nm
428 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.1 s
3.9 s
Top speed
325 km/h
202 mph
315 km/h
196 mph
Lightness
1,625 kg
3,583 lb
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
Fuel consumption
15.2 L/100 km
15.5 mpg US
18.6 mpg UK
-
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
658 km
409 mi
-
Trunk score
140 L
4.9 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
303 hp/t
226 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleLamborghini Diablo VT
Consumption15.2 L/100 km15.5 mpg US18.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.81 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,280 L602 US gal502 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,990 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Lamborghini Diablo VT

  • Has 42 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Is 175 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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