1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 7 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 614 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
Model | V8 Volante | Countach |
Year Released | 1981 | 1974 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 374 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 435 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 62 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 120 L |