1959 Austin A 99 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 99. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 99 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 99. (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 99 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
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, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 99. (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 99.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 99 | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Austin | Lamborghini |
| Model | A 99 | Countach |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 374 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 120 L |
