1994 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1959 Morris Minor
To start off, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Morris Minor would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1994 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1959 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1959 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 657 kg more than 1959 Morris Minor. 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 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | 1959 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Morris |
| Model | Diablo | Minor |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 581 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2190 mm |
