1961 Cadillac Sixty vs. 1978 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1978 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP) has 178 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Sixty.
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, 1961 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lamborghini Countach. (387 Nm). This means 1961 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Sixty | 1978 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lamborghini |
| Model | Sixty | Countach |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2440 mm |
