Car comparison

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10vsBMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Chrysler Viper RT/10

8.0 V10

394 hp7990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspirated1992-1997
VS

BMW 8 Series (E31)

850Csi 5.6

380 hp5576 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1992-1996

Comparison overview

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Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    266 km/h
    165 mph
  • Most powerful
    394 hp
    294 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,595 kg
    3,516 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    334 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    703 km
    437 mi
  • Best economy score
    73/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
394hp294kW
380hp283kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
550Nm406lb-ft
Curb weight
1,595kg3,516lb
1,900kg4,189lb
Gross weight
1,805kg3,979lb
2,340kg5,159lb
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
53.4s99% target: 263 km/h / 164 mph
Calculated
83.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
14.6s
Calculated
21.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.5s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
200hp/t149kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
389Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
593km368mi
Calculated
703km437mi
Calculated
Displacement
7,990cc488cu in
5,576cc340cu in
Length
4,448mm175in
4,780mm188in
Width
1,924mm76in
1,855mm73in
Height
1,117mm44in
1,330mm52in
Wheelbase
2,444mm96in
2,684mm106in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,554mm61in
Rear track
1,538mm61in
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume
334L
320L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
83L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6PowerTorque
  • Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10: Power / Torque
  • BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V105,150 rpm3,600 rpm5,400 rpm
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.65,300 rpm4,000 rpm5,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.6 s
21.1 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.6 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.5 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
187 km/h
116 mph
167 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
394 hp
294 kW
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
380 hp
283 kW

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10 has 14 hp more than BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 and Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10: 14 hp (10 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
550 Nm
406 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
1,900 kg
4,189 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
266 km/h
165 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V104.5 s
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.66.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10 and BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6: 1.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6 and Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10: 1.2 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
593 km
368 mi
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
703 km
437 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
394 hp
294 kW
4.5 s
266 km/h
165 mph
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
380 hp
283 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
Power
394 hp
294 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
4.5 s
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
6.0 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
ChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleChryslerViper RT/108.0 V10BMW8 Series (E31)850Csi 5.6
Power
394 hp
294 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
6.0 s
Top speed
266 km/h
165 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,595 kg
3,516 lb
1,900 kg
4,189 lb
Fuel consumption
14.0 L/100 km
16.8 mpg US
20.2 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
334 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,448 mm
175.1 in
Height
1,117 mm
44.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Length
4,780 mm
188.2 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Range score
593 km
368 mi
703 km
437 mi
Trunk score
334 L
11.8 cu ft
320 L
11.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
200 hp/t
149 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6
Consumption14 L/100 km16.8 mpg US20.2 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.50 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi39.43 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,100 L555 US gal462 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,675 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Chrysler Viper RT/10 8.0 V10

  • Has 14 hp more
  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Is 305 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 47 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 14 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

BMW 8 Series (E31) 850Csi 5.6

  • Uses 1.2 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 110 km (69 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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