2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2000 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lamborghini Diablo (617 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin DB9. (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 2000 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | DB9 | Diablo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5705 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 523 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 617 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |