2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 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 186 more horse power than 2012 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 140 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 (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 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 2012 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2012 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | M3 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 3999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8300 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4615 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1392 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
