1996 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1968 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. 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 372 more horse power than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 56 kg more than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | 1968 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lancia |
| Model | Diablo | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5706 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1576 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 48 L |
