2001 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1955 Morris Oxford
To start off, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Morris Oxford. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Morris Oxford would be higher. At 5,992 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (582 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1955 Morris Oxford. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1955 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 310 kg more than 1955 Morris Oxford. 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, 2001 Lamborghini Diablo (640 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lamborghini Diablo | 1955 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Morris |
| Model | Diablo | Oxford |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5992 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 582 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 640 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
