1959 BMW 700 vs. 1977 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1977 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 336 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 740 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1977 Lamborghini Countach (361 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 1977 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | 700 | Countach |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 126 km/hour | 264 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 | 630 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 120 L |
