1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 10 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (420 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (309 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 494 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (411 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | V8 Volante | Countach |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 4753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 420 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 411 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
