1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. (523 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | Vantage | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 523 HP |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 334 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
