1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1978 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1978 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP) has 294 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1978 Lamborghini Countach (387 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (167 Nm). This means 1978 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. 1974 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1978 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1978 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1978 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Vega | Countach |
Year Released | 1974 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 375 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 387 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 62 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2440 mm |