1957 AC Ace vs. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace 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 420 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 661 kg more than 1957 AC Ace. 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | AC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Ace | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 543 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
