1999 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1999 Aston Martin Vantage 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP) has 73 more horse power than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. (450 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1999 Aston Martin Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 518 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 Aston Martin Vantage (1,098 Nm) has 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. (605 Nm). This means 1999 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
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1999 Aston Martin Vantage | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | Vantage | Diablo |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 450 HP | 523 HP |
Torque | 1098 Nm | 605 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 315 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1452 kg |