1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo (523 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Viper. (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 103 kg more than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo. (605 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 1999 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| 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 | 444 HP | 523 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 605 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.5 mm | 80 mm |
| 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 | 1452 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 |
