1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1974 Lamborghini Countach
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Countach. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Countach would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (374 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 365 kg more than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Countach. (362 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Countach.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 1974 Lamborghini Countach | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Countach |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| 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 | 376 HP | 374 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
