1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (420 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 670 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (411 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | V8 Vantage | Countach |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 420 HP |
Torque | 745 Nm | 411 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 313 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 Weight | 1990 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |