1989 Lamborghini Jalpa vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (374 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (252 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa weights approximately 300 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Lamborghini Countach (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa. (314 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lamborghini Jalpa | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lamborghini |
| Model | Jalpa | Countach |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 374 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 120 L |
