2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2003 BMW Z8
To start off, both 2003 Dodge Viper and 2003 BMW Z8 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2003 BMW Z8. (400 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW Z8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW Z8 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW Z8. (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW Z8.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Dodge Viper | 2003 BMW Z8 | |
Make | Dodge | BMW |
Model | Viper | Z8 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 4939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 73 L |