2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Dodge Viper

To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,356 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 432 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 171 kg more than 2009 BMW 320. 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 549 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.

Compare all specifications:

2009 BMW 320 2009 Dodge Viper
Make BMW Dodge
Model 320 Viper
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Station Wagon Convertible
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 8356 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 168 HP 600 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 759 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1691 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1220 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 61 L