2002 Dodge Viper vs. 1996 Lamborghini Diablo
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lamborghini Diablo would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo (510 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Viper. (460 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lamborghini Diablo should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 281 kg more than 1996 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo. (580 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lamborghini Diablo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 1996 Lamborghini Diablo | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Diablo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5706 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 580 Nm |
| 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 | 1857 kg | 1576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
