2006 BMW 730 vs. 2001 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 BMW 730 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2006 BMW 730. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 730. (520 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 730 | 2001 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 730 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1975 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 |
