1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, both 1995 Dodge Viper and 1995 Lamborghini Diablo were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Diablo (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 58 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Viper | 1995 Lamborghini Diablo | |
Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
Model | Viper | Diablo |
Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 621 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 | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |