2004 BMW M6 vs. 1993 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2004 BMW M6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1993 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1993 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M6 weights approximately 243 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper. 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M6. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M6 | 1993 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M6 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4998 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2520 mm |
