1990 BMW 525 vs. 1995 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 525 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1990 BMW 525. (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 525 weights approximately 33 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 525. (240 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 525 | 1995 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 525 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 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 | 1575 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
