1996 Chrysler Viper vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1996 Chrysler Viper is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (385 HP @ 7850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. 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, 1996 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 1996 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Viper | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Miura |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 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 | 1590 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
