1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 500 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 356 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 690 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Fiat | Lamborghini |
| Model | 500 | Countach |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 374 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 120 L |
