2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 BMW M5
To start off, 2010 BMW M5 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 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M5 (500 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Viper. (450 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M5. (519 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2010 BMW M5 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | M5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4864 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2888 mm |
