2000 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1949 Rover P4
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1949 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1949 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 79 kg more than 1949 Rover P4. 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, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (617 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 467 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | 1949 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Rover |
| Model | Diablo | P4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5705 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 52 L |
