2000 BMW Z8 vs. 1995 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2000 BMW Z8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1995 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 5 kg more than 2000 BMW Z8.
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, 1995 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z8 | 1995 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | Z8 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4939 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 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 | 1585 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2450 mm |
