1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 22 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 5,709 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Lamborghini Diablo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (595 HP) has 221 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (374 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster 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, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (471 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm). This means 1996 Lamborghini Diablo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Countach | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
| Model | Countach | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 5709 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 374 HP | 595 HP |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 471 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 339 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2650 mm |
