1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 7 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 600 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 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. (325 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari 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. 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Lamborghini Countach | 1981 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Lamborghini | Pontiac |
Model | Countach | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 374 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2950 mm |