1990 Lamborghini LM vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lamborghini LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lamborghini LM would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Lamborghini LM. (449 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Lamborghini LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lamborghini LM weights approximately 1003 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Because 1990 Lamborghini LM is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lamborghini LM will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lamborghini LM. (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lamborghini LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lamborghini LM | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Aston Martin |
| Model | LM | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 449 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2700 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 169 L | 80 L |
