2005 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2005 BMW 520 and 2005 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,284 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 14 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 501 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 520. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 520 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 520 | Viper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 8284 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 211 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 100.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1546 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |