1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 is newer by 10 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 177 more horse power than 1984 Volvo 740. (197 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1984 Volvo 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 240 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Volvo 740. (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Volvo 740.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lamborghini Countach | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Volvo |
Model | Countach | 740 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 374 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2780 mm |