1977 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 520 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 432 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 520 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 520 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
