1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 2003 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 476 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 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, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 2003 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Abarth | Lamborghini |
| Model | Spider Riviera | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
