2007 BMW M vs. 2010 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2010 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW M would be higher. At 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2007 BMW M. (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M.
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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M | 2010 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M | Viper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 8400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 758 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 61 L |
