1992 BMW 850 vs. 2001 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 9 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), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2001 Dodge Viper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 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 | 2001 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 850 | Viper |
Year Released | 1992 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |