Horsepower and Torque Comparisons (At the Wheels)

1997 Viper GTS (Supercharged): 596.3 hp and 560.6 trq (*hp/weight ratio: 4.82 lbs/hp)

1998 Mustang Cobra (Supercharged): 485.5 hp and 411.1 trq (*hp/weight ratio: 6.90 lbs/hp)

1997 Viper GTS: 439.9 hp and 484.4 trq (*hp/weight ratio: 7.18 lbs/hp)

2007 Moto Guzzi Griso: 76.2 hp and 57.9 trq (*hp/weight ratio: 7.26 lbs/hp)

2001 C5 Z06: 368 hp and 358.5 trq (*hp/weight ratio: 8.34 lbs/hp)

1993 V8 Miata: 280.1 hp and 323.5 trq (*hp/weight ratio: 8.44 lbs/hp)

1972 DeTomaso Pantera: 329.3 hp and 328.8 trq (*hp/weight ratio: 8.77 lbs/hp)

*approximate figure, based on conservative 10% loss in power through the drivetrain, and including my weight as driver.

 

Moto Guzzi Griso