2002 Honda NSX vs. 1978 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 2002 Honda NSX is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Lamborghini Countach is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lamborghini Countach (375 HP) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Honda NSX. (286 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lamborghini Countach should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda NSX.
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, 1978 Lamborghini Countach (387 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda NSX. (304 Nm). This means 1978 Lamborghini Countach will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda NSX | 1978 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Honda | Lamborghini |
| Model | NSX | Countach |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 62 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |
