1990 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 434 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 220 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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, 1990 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 442 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lamborghini Diablo | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Rover |
| Model | Diablo | P4 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5706 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
