1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1979 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 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 341 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 365 kg more than 1979 Toyota Carina. 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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Countach | 1979 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Toyota |
| Model | Countach | Carina |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4753 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
