1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1977 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1985 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Lamborghini Countach (361 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Jaguar XJS | 1977 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | XJS | Countach |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3590 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
