1982 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. (339 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 89 kg more than 1982 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lamborghini Countach. (411 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lamborghini Countach. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1982 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1982 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lamborghini Countach | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Chevrolet |
| Model | Countach | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4754 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 117 L |
