1953 Austin A 90 vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 140 kg more than 1953 Austin A 90. 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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 90 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
