2007 BMW M3 vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 BMW M3. (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M3 | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M3 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2520 mm |
