1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo (492 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1994 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1994 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 58 kg more than 1994 Dodge Viper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 1993 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 5705 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
