1994 BMW M5 vs. 1994 Chrysler Viper
To start off, both 1994 BMW M5 and 1994 Chrysler Viper were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1994 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1994 Chrysler 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, 1994 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1994 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | M5 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3793 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |
