1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 188 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 @ 5200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 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 | 1820 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 90 L |
