2003 BMW 545 vs. 2000 Dodge Viper

To start off, 2003 BMW 545 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 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 122 more horse power than 2003 BMW 545. (328 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 545.

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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 545. (450 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 545.

Compare all specifications:

2003 BMW 545 2000 Dodge Viper
Make BMW Dodge
Model 545 Viper
Year Released 2003 2000
Body Type Sedan Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4398 cc 7999 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 328 HP 450 HP
Torque 450 Nm 664 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92 mm 101.6 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.7 mm 98.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.6:1
Top Speed 250 km/hour 273 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Length 4850 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1850 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2450 mm


 

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