1985 Lamborghini Countach vs. 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (498 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. (448 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 19 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 2013 Chevrolet Corvette (637 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lamborghini Countach. (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lamborghini Countach | 2013 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Chevrolet |
| Model | Countach | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5167 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 448 HP | 498 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.6 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1080 mm | 1236 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 68 L |
