1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 38 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 170 more horse power than 2012 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2012 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 542 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Countach | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lexus |
| Model | Countach | IS |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 374 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 65 L |
