1978 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 4 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), 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (420 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 906 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, 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (411 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | Lagonda | Countach |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2226 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2460 mm |
