2007 Dodge Viper vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 43 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 488 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Viper | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Viper | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| 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 | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
