2004 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (454 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo.
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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin DB9. (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin DB9 | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | DB9 | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 334 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1716 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |
