1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1993 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1993 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M5 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M5. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | M5 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2888 mm |
