2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 10 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 320 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper. 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | M3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2761 mm |
