2007 BMW Z4 vs. 2007 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2007 BMW Z4 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 158 more horse power than 2007 BMW Z4. (335 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 233 kg more than 2007 BMW Z4. 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW Z4. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Z4 | 2007 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | Z4 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 19.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
