1959 Alvis TD vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 403 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 22 kg more than 1959 Alvis TD. 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, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Alvis | Lamborghini |
| Model | TD | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 338 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
