1997 BMW 850 vs. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, both 1997 BMW 850 and 1997 Dodge Sidewinder were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1997 BMW 850. (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 850. (490 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 850.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 850 | Sidewinder |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 8000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 719 Nm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |