1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Lamborghini Cala
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lamborghini Cala. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lamborghini Cala would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lamborghini Cala (400 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lamborghini Cala should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 275 kg more than 1995 Lamborghini Cala.
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) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Lamborghini Cala. (316 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Lamborghini Cala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 1995 Lamborghini Cala | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Cala |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 316 Nm |
| 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 | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2530 mm |
