2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2010 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 267 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 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 550. (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | 550 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| 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 Weight | 1523 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
