2007 BMW 320 vs. 2007 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2007 BMW 320 and 2007 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 325 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 92 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 320 | 2007 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 320 | Viper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2169 cc | 8277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 100.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.1 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 19.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |