2002 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 330 would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 2002 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 330 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 330. (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 330 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 330 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 102.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 19.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
