1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (582 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (125 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Lamborghini Diablo.
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 (640 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (239 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lamborghini |
| Model | Sapphire | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3435 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 582 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 640 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 141 km/hour | 338 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
