1964 Austin Princess vs. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin Princess would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 650 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (618 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Austin Princess | 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | Princess | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| 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 | 119 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 618 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
