1998 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Chrysler Viper
To start off, both 1998 BMW 330 and 1998 Chrysler Viper were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1998 Chrysler Viper | |
Make | BMW | Chrysler |
Model | 330 | Viper |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 7986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 621 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 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 | 1690 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2450 mm |