1992 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Viper weights approximately 122 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 1992 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Viper | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | 118 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
