1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo

To start off, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 214 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante 1997 Lamborghini Diablo
Make Aston Martin Lamborghini
Model V8 Volante Diablo
Year Released 1986 1997
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5340 cc 5705 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 492 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 580 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.1 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 10.0:1
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 1814 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1110 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 97 L 100 L


 

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