2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2010 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 279 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2010 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | M3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
