1985 Jaguar XJS vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, both 1985 Jaguar XJS and 1985 Lamborghini Countach were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (280 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 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 310 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (432 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lamborghini |
| Model | XJS | Countach |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5343 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 432 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 110 L |
