1992 BMW 850 vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 11 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2003 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 | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 850 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1790 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 70 L |
