2004 Lamborghini Diablo vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. (510 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 53 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. 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, 2004 Lamborghini Diablo (581 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2004 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lamborghini Diablo | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Aston Martin |
| Model | Diablo | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5707 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 523 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 581 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| 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 | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
