1976 BMW 633 vs. 1995 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 633. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 633 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 72 kg more than 1976 BMW 633. 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 633. (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 633.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 633 | 1995 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 633 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 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 | 1470 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
