1998 BMW 330 vs. 1998 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 1998 BMW 330 and 1998 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (181 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge 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 30 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge 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 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 330 | Viper |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 620 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |