1974 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. 2013 BMW M6 has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW M6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Countach | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Countach | M6 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 374 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0 :1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 80 L |
