1992 BMW 730 vs. 2000 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2000 Chrysler Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 730 would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1992 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 730 | 2000 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 730 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
