2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1998 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chrysler Viper would be higher. 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 160 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 BMW Z3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 1998 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Z3 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 229 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 621 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| 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 | 1405 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
