1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 269 more horse power than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 230 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lamborghini |
Model | Giulia | Countach |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 374 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 120 L |