1999 BMW Z8 vs. 1996 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1999 BMW Z8 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z8. (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z8 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW Z8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z8 | 1996 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Z8 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 664 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
