2006 BMW 530 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2006 BMW 530 and 2006 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 237 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 530 | Viper |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 8274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 725 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.2 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |