1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1970 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Admiral 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 231 more horse power than 1970 Opel Admiral. (143 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Admiral. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Admiral weights approximately 275 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, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Admiral. (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Admiral.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Countach | 1970 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
| Model | Countach | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 374 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
