1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1994 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo (520 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Viper. (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 118 kg more than 1994 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo. (581 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1994 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Diablo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| 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 | 377 HP | 520 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 581 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 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 | 1565 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
