1977 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2004 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2004 Panoz Esperante is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 4,587 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2004 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 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, 2004 Panoz Esperante (434 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Lamborghini Countach. (361 Nm). This means 2004 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Lamborghini Countach | 2004 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Panoz |
| Model | Countach | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 4587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 305 HP |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 62 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 264 km/hour | 250 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 | 1370 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 59 L |
