1985 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1979 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1985 Lamborghini Countach is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lamborghini Urraco 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 187 more horse power than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. (261 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 170 kg more than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco. (275 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Countach | 1979 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
| Model | Countach | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 64.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 80 L |
