1997 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2010 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 70 kg more than 2010 BMW 118. 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | 118 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
