1992 BMW 850 vs. 1998 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850.
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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (447 Nm). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1998 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 850 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
