1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 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 24 more horse power than 2012 Porsche 911. (350 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2012 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 180 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lamborghini Countach | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Porsche |
Model | Countach | 911 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 374 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 389 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2451 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 64 L |