1959 Austin A 95 vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 95. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 95 would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 394 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 95. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 95. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 301 kg more than 1959 Austin A 95. 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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 95. (176 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 95.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 95 | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 95 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |
