1989 BMW 850 vs. 1989 Chrysler Viper
To start off, both 1989 BMW 850 and 1989 Chrysler Viper were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 850 weights approximately 202 kg more than 1989 Chrysler 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, 1989 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1989 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1989 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 850 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1792 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
