1985 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2006 Panoz Esperante
To start off, 2006 Panoz Esperante is newer by 21 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 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 143 more horse power than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (305 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2006 Panoz Esperante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Panoz Esperante weights approximately 65 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Panoz Esperante. (434 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Panoz Esperante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Countach | 2006 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Panoz |
| Model | Countach | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 4589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 59 L |
