1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1998 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lamborghini Diablo weights approximately 468 kg more than 1995 Dodge Viper.
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 (678 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lamborghini Diablo. (581 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 1998 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7998 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 581 Nm |
| 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 | 1062 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |
