1977 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1977 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. Both 1977 Lamborghini Countach and 1969 Lamborghini Miura are equipped with a 3,929 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1977 Lamborghini Countach. (375 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1977 Lamborghini Countach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 70 kg more than 1969 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lamborghini Countach. (361 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lamborghini Countach | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
| Model | Countach | Miura |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 77 L |
