2005 BMW 740 vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 5 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 740. (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 740. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 740 | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 740 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2520 mm |
