1985 BMW 324 vs. 1989 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 194 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1989 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 324 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 83 L |
