2002 Dodge Viper vs. 1954 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (86 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 285 kg more than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Lancia Aurelia. (160 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 1954 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Viper | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
