2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2002 BMW Z8
To start off, 2002 BMW Z8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (501 HP) has 101 more horse power than 2002 BMW Z8. (400 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW Z8.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW Z8. (500 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW Z8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2002 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | Z8 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 501 HP | 400 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
