1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 39 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 4,753 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (420 HP) has 124 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 210 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 (411 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (407 Nm). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Countach | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Countach | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4753 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 296 HP |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2 |
| Top Speed | 313 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1408 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
