1982 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma

To start off, both 1982 Lamborghini Countach and 1982 Lancia Prisma were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,754 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 540 kg more than 1982 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1982 Lamborghini Countach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Lamborghini Countach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Lamborghini Countach (411 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.

Compare all specifications:

1982 Lamborghini Countach 1982 Lancia Prisma
Make Lamborghini Lancia
Model Countach Prisma
Year Released 1982 1982
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4754 cc 1499 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 375 HP 85 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 411 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85.6 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 69 mm 63.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 940 kg
Vehicle Length 4150 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1080 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 2480 mm


 

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