1988 BMW M3 vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 3 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 227 more horse power than 1988 BMW M3. (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lamborghini Countach weights approximately 270 kg more than 1988 BMW M3. 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 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M3. (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | BMW | Lamborghini |
| Model | M3 | Countach |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
