2008 BMW 330 vs. 2007 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Viper would be higher. 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 233 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 17 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 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2007 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 330 | Viper |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 8277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 102.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.9 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 19.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |