1971 BMW Touring vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring 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 289 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 170 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | Touring | Countach |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 374 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
