2008 BMW M3 vs. 1994 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 BMW M3. (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 28 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1994 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | M3 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 7988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5150 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 | 1570 kg | 1542 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 |
