1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1985 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 11 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 117 more horse power than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Lamborghini Countach (500 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1985 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lamborghini |
| Model | DB7 | Countach |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 5167 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 448 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.9 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 89 L | 110 L |
