Lotus Esprit (1976 – 2004) vs Lamborghini Countach (1973 – 1981): specs compared
The Lamborghini Countach is the more powerful of the two, with up to 375 hp against 355 hp. The Lotus Esprit is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.9 s against 5.4 s. The Lamborghini Countach has the higher top speed: 299 km/h against 282 km/h. The Lotus Esprit is the lighter car, from 900 kg against 1,300 kg. At 4,191 mm, the Lotus Esprit is 51 mm longer than the Lamborghini Countach. The Lotus Esprit dates from 1976 – 2004, the Lamborghini Countach from 1973 – 1981.
| Specification |
Lotus
Esprit
1976 – 2004
|
Lamborghini
Countach
1973 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Italy |
| Documented years | 1976 – 2004 | 1973 – 1981 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 11 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 162 – 355 hp | 375 hp |
| Torque | 190 – 400 Nm | 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.9 – 7.0 s | 5.4 s |
| Top speed | 217 – 282 km/h | 299 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,191 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,852 – 1,862 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,110 – 1,118 mm | 1,069 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,438 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 900 – 1,384 kg | 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.