1999 BMW M5 vs. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, both 1999 BMW M5 and 1999 Dodge Sidewinder were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1999 BMW M5. (401 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW M5 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW M5. (499 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW M5. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder has automatic transmission and 1999 BMW M5 has manual transmission. 1999 BMW M5 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW M5 | 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | M5 | Sidewinder |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4900 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 631 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 499 Nm | 720 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |