2009 BMW 335 vs. 1990 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2009 BMW 335 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1990 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2009 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 335 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 335. (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1990 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 335 | 1990 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Chrysler |
| Model | 335 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2450 mm |
