1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1996 Aston Martin DB7 and 1996 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,706 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (510 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 302 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | DB7 | Diablo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3238 cc | 5706 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
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 | 1878 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |