2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo (550 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Viper. (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 222 kg more than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo.
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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo. (539 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 2010 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Dodge | Lamborghini |
| Model | Viper | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| 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 | 1602 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
