1985 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 28 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 221 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 115 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Countach | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Lamborghini | BMW |
| Model | Countach | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.7 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 53 L |
