1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (510 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 649 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | Lagonda | Diablo |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5706 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 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 | 2225 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2680 mm |