2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo (492 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 135 kg more than 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Because 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo. (510 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2006 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4961 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 492 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
