1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Alpine A 110 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 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1977 Alpine A 110. (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1977 Alpine A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 870 kg more than 1977 Alpine A 110. 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 110 | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Alpine | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 110 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1647 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
