Car comparison

Porsche 959 2.8vsLamborghini Countach LP5000 QV

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Porsche 959

2.8

450 hp2850 ccGasolineAWDManualTwin-turboCoupe1987-1988
VS

Lamborghini Countach

LP5000 QV

455 hp5167 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1988-1988

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Highest torque
    500 Nm
    369 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,450 kg
    3,197 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    310 hp/t
    231 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    74/100
  • Best performance score
    85/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelPorsche9592.8LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV
Power
450hp336kW
455hp339kW
Torque
500Nm369lb-ft
500Nm369lb-ft
Curb weight
1,450kg3,197lb
1,490kg3,285lb
Gross weight
1,940kg4,277lb
-
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
56.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
68.4s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
11.0s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
17.5L/100 km13.4mpg US16.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10.7L/100 km22mpg US26.4mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
310hp/t231kW/t141hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t228kW/t139hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
345Nm/t231lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
2,850cc174cu in
5,167cc315cu in
Length
4,260mm168in
4,140mm163in
Width
1,840mm72in
2,000mm79in
Height
1,280mm50in
1,070mm42in
Wheelbase
2,300mm91in
2,500mm98in
Front track
1,504mm59in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,606mm63in
Ground clearance
180mm7in
-
Max trunk volume-
240L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
84L
120L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Porsche 959 2.8Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QVPowerTorque
  • Porsche 959 2.8: Power / Torque
  • Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Porsche9592.86,500 rpm5,000 rpm7,600 rpm
LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV7,000 rpm5,200 rpm7,300 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricPorsche9592.8LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.0 s
14.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
206 km/h
128 mph
186 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV
455 hp
339 kW

Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV has 5 hp more than Porsche 959 2.8.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV
500 Nm
369 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV
1,490 kg
3,285 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
315 km/h
196 mph
LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV
295 km/h
183 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.83.9 s
LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV5.0 s

Although Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV has more power, Porsche 959 2.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 959 2.8 and Lamborghini Countach LP5000 QV: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Porsche9592.8
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Porsche9592.8
450 hp
336 kW
3.9 s
315 km/h
196 mph
LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV
455 hp
339 kW
5.0 s
295 km/h
183 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Porsche9592.8
Power
450 hp
336 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV
Power
455 hp
339 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,140 mm
163.0 in
Height
1,070 mm
42.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehiclePorsche9592.8LamborghiniCountachLP5000 QV
Power
450 hp
336 kW
455 hp
339 kW
Torque
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
500 Nm
369 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,450 kg
3,197 lb
1,490 kg
3,285 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,260 mm
167.7 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Length
4,140 mm
163.0 in
Height
1,070 mm
42.1 in
Trunk score
-
240 L
8.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
310 hp/t
231 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
305 hp/t
228 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 959 2.8

  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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