Lamborghini Diablo SV vs Ferrari F40 |
Lamborghini Diablo SV
- $238k
- 1999
- 536 HP 5.7L
- 203 mph
by www.supercars.netThe Sport Veloce (SV) version of the Diablo was a 2WD version that also befitted from the 30 Edition Jota upgrades and a light drivetrain.
VS
Ferrari F40
- $306k built in Italy
- 1987-1992
- 472 HP 3.0L
- 201 mph
by www.supercars.netThey also designed a lexan hood to reveal the twin-turbo V8 engine.
Road Tests Real world tests of Diablo SV vs Ferrari F40
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Differences What are the advantages of each
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| Much bigger engine | 5,700 cc | vs | 3,000 cc | 90% bigger engine | |||
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| More powerful engine | 536 HP @ 7,100 RPM | vs | 472 HP @ 7,000 RPM | Around 15% stronger engine | |||
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| Faster in the quarter mile | 11.3 s | vs | 11.9 s | More than 5% faster at the drag strip | |||
| More expensive sticker price | $306k | vs | $238k | Around 30% more expensive harder to own | |||
| Lighter curb weight | 2,794 lb | vs | 3,366 lb | More than 15% lighter curb weight; less inertia to overcome when accelerating | |||
| Faster to 200kph | 10.4 s | vs | 12.5 s | More than 15% faster to 200kph | |||
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Specifications Full list of technical specs
general | Diablo SV | vs | Ferrari F40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lamborghini | Ferrari | |
| Price | 238,000 | 306,000 | |
| Year | 1999 | 1987-1992 | |
power & handling | |||
| Power-to-weight ratio | 6.28 lb/hp | 5.92 lb/hp | |
| Maximum hp | 536 HP @ 7,100 RPM | 472 HP @ 7,000 RPM | |
| Maximum torque | 446 ft-lb @ 5,500 RPM | 426 ft-lb @ 4,000 RPM | |
| Engine placement | Mid | Mid | |
| Steering system | Rack and pinion | rack&pinion | |
engine | |||
| Displacement | 5,700 cc | 3,000 cc | |
| Cylinders | V12 | V8 | |
| Fuels | |||
| Gas | |||
| Compression ratio | 10:1 | 7.7:1 | |
| Bore/stroke | 3.43 in / 3.15 in | 3.23 in / 2.74 in | |
| Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 | |
road tests | Diablo SV | vs | Ferrari F40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 203 mph | 201 mph | |
| 1/4 mile | 11.9 s | 11.3 s | |
| 0-60mph | 3.85 s | 3.8 s | |
| 0-100mph | 8.5 s | 8 s | |
| 0-200kph | 12.5 s | 10.4 s | |
transmission | |||
| Drivetrain | Mid Engine / RWD | RWD | |
| Shift system | Manual | Manual | |
| Gearing | Traditional | Traditional | |
| # of gears | 5 | 5 | |
| Axle ratio | 2.53:1 | 2.73:1 | |
suspension, wheels & brakes | |||
| Front brakes | Brembo Disc | 12.99 in Disc | |
| Rear brakes | Disc | 12.99 in Disc | |
physical dimensions | |||
| Curb weight | 3,366 lb | 2,794 lb | |
| Width | 80.3 in | 78 in | |
| Height | 43.9 in | 44.5 in | |
| Length | 175.9 in | 174.4 in | |
| Front track width | 60.6 in | 62.8 in | |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 96.5 in | |
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