1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 474 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 564 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 40 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1200 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 618 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
