1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 10 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Countach |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 110 L |
