2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 32 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (374 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster 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, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (546 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lamborghini |
| Model | Corvette | Countach |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5970 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 398 HP | 374 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.1 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |
