1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1980 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 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 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 306 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 144 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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 (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1980 Toyota Corona 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. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Lamborghini Countach 1980 Toyota Corona
Make Lamborghini Toyota
Model Countach Corona
Year Released 1974 1980
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3929 cc 1588 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 374 HP 68 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 362 Nm 117 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 62 mm 70 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1056 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1080 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2530 mm


 

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