2003 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2003 BMW 525 is newer by 3 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2003 BMW 525. (184 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 525.
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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2003 BMW 525 | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 525 | Viper |
Year Released | 2003 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 184 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |