1992 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 BMW 135
To start off, 2012 BMW 135 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 59 more horse power than 2012 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 135 weights approximately 108 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 135. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Viper | 2012 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | 135 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2659 mm |
