1960 Austin A 55 vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 55 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 469 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 325 kg more than 1960 Austin A 55. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Austin A 55 | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 55 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4350 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
