2004 Dodge Viper vs. 1956 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 2004 Dodge Viper is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (119 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Viper weights approximately 393 kg more than 1956 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Viper | 1956 Lancia Aurelia | |
Make | Dodge | Lancia |
Model | Viper | Aurelia |
Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7988 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |