1999 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1999 Aston Martin DB7 and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (567 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (420 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 295 kg more 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, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (630 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Aston Martin DB7. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 has automatic transmission and 1999 Lamborghini Diablo has manual transmission. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Aston Martin DB7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Aston Martin DB7 | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | DB7 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 100 L |
