2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 11 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), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. (510 HP @ 7100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 374 kg more than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (580 Nm @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | Vanquish | Diablo |
Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5706 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 580 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 333 km/hour | 301 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |