2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1997 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (556 Nm). This means 1997 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 1997 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | DB7 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1626 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
