1983 BMW 628 vs. 1998 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 628 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1983 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Viper weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 BMW 628. 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 628. (241 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 628 | 1998 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 628 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2520 mm |
