1996 Dodge Viper vs. 2001 Lancia Thesis
To start off, 2001 Lancia Thesis is newer by 5 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, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Thesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Thesis weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Dodge Viper.
Because 1996 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Thesis, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lancia Thesis. (314 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lancia Thesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 2001 Lancia Thesis | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Viper | Thesis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.5 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
