1955 Allard Palm Beach vs. 2002 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Allard Palm Beach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Allard Palm Beach would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 452 more horse power than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (71 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 870 kg more than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. 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, 2002 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Allard Palm Beach. (152 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2002 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Allard Palm Beach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Allard Palm Beach | 2002 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Allard | Lamborghini |
| Model | Palm Beach | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
