1994 Honda NSX vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1994 Honda NSX is newer by 20 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 94 more horse power than 1994 Honda NSX. (280 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Honda NSX weights approximately 170 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda NSX. (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1974 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda NSX | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | NSX | Countach |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 374 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
