1985 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1300 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, both vehicles can yield 500 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1985 Lamborghini Countach | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Lamborghini | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Countach | 600 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 5167 cc | 6329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 448 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3910 mm |