2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 4 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 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 457 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Viper weights approximately 360 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 2008 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | 118 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 51 L |
