1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible vs. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (543 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 438 more horse power than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 105 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (621 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (191 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Lamborghini |
| Model | Sports Convertible | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 191 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
