1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire weights approximately 120 kg more than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
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.
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1958 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Lamborghini |
Model | Sapphire | Diablo |
Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2290 cc | 5992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 567 HP |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 338 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |