1985 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1958 Rover P5
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P5 would be higher. At 5,167 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1958 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P5 weights approximately 110 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Countach | 1958 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Rover |
| Model | Countach | P5 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 63 L |
