1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1990 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1990 Chrysler Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 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 271 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 630 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. 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 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1990 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 2000 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2450 mm |
