1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1977 Opel Kadett is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 4,753 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (420 HP) has 346 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 490 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (411 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (113 Nm). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett. 1977 Opel Kadett 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. 1977 Opel Kadett will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Lamborghini Countach | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lamborghini | Opel |
Model | Countach | Kadett |
Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4753 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 411 Nm | 113 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 313 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |