1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,753 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 510 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.
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1974 Lamborghini Countach | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
Make | Lamborghini | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Countach | Silver Dawn |
Year Released | 1974 | 1951 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4753 cc | 4255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.8:1 |
Top Speed | 313 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3050 mm |