2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 2011 BMW 118. (177 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 128 kg more than 2011 BMW 118. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 118. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | 118 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
