2006 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2006 BMW M6 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 10 more horse power than 2006 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW M6.
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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M6 | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M6 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 8274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 519 Nm | 725 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
