1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1994 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. (485 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 390 kg more than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 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 | 1990 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 100 L |
