1972 Buick Skylark vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 5,722 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick Skylark weights approximately 405 kg more than 1974 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, 1972 Buick Skylark (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Buick | Lamborghini |
| Model | Skylark | Countach |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 374 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |
