1990 Honda Legend vs. 1977 Lamborghini Countach

To start off, 1990 Honda Legend is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1990 Honda Legend. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Legend weights approximately 50 kg more than 1977 Lamborghini Countach.

Because 1977 Lamborghini Countach is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Lamborghini Countach. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1977 Lamborghini Countach (361 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Legend. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Legend.

Compare all specifications:

1990 Honda Legend 1977 Lamborghini Countach
Make Honda Lamborghini
Model Legend Countach
Year Released 1990 1977
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2675 cc 3929 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 175 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 232 Nm 361 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 62 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 226 km/hour 264 km/hour
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1080 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 120 L


 

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