1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1990 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 442 kg more than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1990 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | DB2 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 100 L |
