1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 373 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 628 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. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 135 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 605 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 100 L |
