2009 BMW 118 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 376 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 138 kg more than 2009 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 118 | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | BMW | Dodge |
| Model | 118 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 8275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 725 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
