2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1987 Lamborghini Portofino
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lamborghini Portofino would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. (225 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 53 kg more than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino. (310 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lamborghini Portofino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1987 Lamborghini Portofino | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Portofino |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 3485 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
