1999 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 218 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 (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 88.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lamborghini Diablo | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Oldsmobile |
Model | Diablo | 88 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5707 cc | 5320 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 523 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 605 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3110 mm |