2000 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1958 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (110 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 690 kg more than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. 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 (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 394 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | 1958 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lancia |
| Model | Diablo | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
| 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 | 1750 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
