2000 BMW X5 vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2000 BMW X5 and 2000 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2000 BMW X5. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW X5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW X5 weights approximately 405 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
Because 2000 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW X5. (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW X5 | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | X5 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
