1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 551 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 1800 weights approximately 43 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1963 BMW 1800 has manual transmission. 1963 BMW 1800 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 1800 | Sidewinder |
Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 8000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 719 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2850 mm |