1998 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1953 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 445 more horse power than 1953 Morris Oxford. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1953 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 530 kg more than 1953 Morris Oxford. 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, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Morris Oxford. (88 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1998 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | 1953 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Morris |
| Model | Diablo | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 1476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 581 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 87 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |
