2005 BMW 545 vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2005 BMW 545 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 2005 BMW 545. (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 129 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 545. (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 545.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 545 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 545 | Viper |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 8277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 100.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1536 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |