1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1996 Dodge Viper is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. (435 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 655 kg more than 1972 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 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Lamborghini Miura. (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Miura |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 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 | 1555 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
