1985 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 AC Cobra 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 287 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 496 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra. 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | AC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cobra | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| 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 | 1080 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
