2000 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 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 438 more horse power than 1966 Marcos 1500. (85 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1966 Marcos 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500. 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 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Marcos |
| Model | Diablo | 1500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 72.7 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 | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
