1970 Buick GS vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 160 kg more than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
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, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | GS | Countach |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2460 mm |
