1981 BMW 528 vs. 1993 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 528 would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 243 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (1,112 Nm) has 872 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 528. (240 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 528 | 1993 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 528 | Viper |
Year Released | 1981 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 8001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 1112 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1057 kg |