1956 BMW 503 vs. 1990 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1990 Chrysler Viper is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1990 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1956 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 90 kg more than 1956 BMW 503. 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, 1990 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 503 | 1990 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 503 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
