1977 BMW 320 vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 320 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1977 BMW 320. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 445 kg more than 1977 BMW 320. 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 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 320 | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 320 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
