1984 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1984 Chevrolet Caprice 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 700 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, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Chevrolet Caprice. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1974 Lamborghini Countach has manual transmission. 1974 Lamborghini Countach will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Chevrolet Caprice | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
Model | Caprice | Countach |
Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 374 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2460 mm |