1988 BMW M5 vs. 1994 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW M5 would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1988 BMW M5. (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 191 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW M5. (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M5 | 1994 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M5 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3533 cc | 7988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 360 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
