1959 BMW 600 vs. 1999 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1999 Chrysler Viper is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 369 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1999 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1999 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 600 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2450 mm |
