2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1968 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Miura. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Miura would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (385 HP @ 7850 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 223 kg more than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Miura. (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Miura.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 1968 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
Model | Viper | Miura |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8275 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7850 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 62 mm |
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 | 1523 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |