1998 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 BMW 730
To start off, 2012 BMW 730 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2012 BMW 730. (244 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 730 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1998 Dodge 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 730. (540 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 730. 2012 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 1998 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1998 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 2012 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | 730 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5212 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
