1982 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2011 Lexus IS
To start off, 2011 Lexus IS is newer by 29 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 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 171 more horse power than 2011 Lexus IS. (204 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lexus IS weights approximately 262 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, 1982 Lamborghini Countach (411 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lamborghini Countach | 2011 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lexus |
| Model | Countach | IS |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4754 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 65 L |
