1970 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 2005 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2005 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 780 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. 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, 2005 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Junior | 2005 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
| Model | Junior | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
