Lamborghini Countach (1985 – 1989) vs Porsche 959 (1987 – 1988): specs compared
The Lamborghini Countach is the more powerful of the two, with up to 455 hp against 450 hp. The Porsche 959 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 3.9 s against 5.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 317 km/h against 298 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 12.5 L/100 km against 16.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,450 kg against 1,490 kg. At 4,260 mm, the Porsche 959 is 120 mm longer than the Lamborghini Countach. The Lamborghini Countach dates from 1985 – 1989, the Porsche 959 from 1987 – 1988.
| Specification |
Lamborghini
Countach
1985 – 1989
|
Porsche
959
1987 – 1988
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Germany |
| Documented years | 1985 – 1989 | 1987 – 1988 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 455 hp | 450 hp |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 500 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 5.0 s | 3.9 s |
| Top speed | 298 km/h | 317 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 16.3 L/100 km | 12.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,260 mm |
| Width | 1,999 mm | 1,839 mm |
| Height | 1,069 mm | 1,199 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,451 mm | 2,268 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,490 kg | 1,450 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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