2003 BMW 530 vs. 1997 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2003 BMW 530 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,984 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2003 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 530 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 530. (501 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 530 | 1997 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 530 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 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 | 1670 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2450 mm |
