1985 Lamborghini Countach vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur
To start off, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. (302 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur weights approximately 1000 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, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Countach | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Spur | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Countach | Silver Spur |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 108 L |
