2003 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 1959 Peugeot 203
To start off, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Peugeot 203. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Peugeot 203 would be higher. At 5,705 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 203. (44 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 766 kg more than 1959 Peugeot 203. 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, 2003 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lamborghini Diablo | 1959 Peugeot 203 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Peugeot |
| Model | Diablo | 203 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5705 cc | 1288 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| 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 | 1750 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 50 L |
