1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1971 Holden Monaro
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Holden Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Holden Monaro would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1971 Holden Monaro. (238 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Monaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 180 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Lamborghini Countach | 1971 Holden Monaro | |
Make | Lamborghini | Holden |
Model | Countach | Monaro |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 374 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 427 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |