2009 BMW 750 vs. 1997 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Sidewinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Sidewinder would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (641 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 2009 BMW 750. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 893 kg more than 1997 Dodge Sidewinder.
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, 1997 Dodge Sidewinder (719 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 750. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 750.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 750 | 1997 Dodge Sidewinder | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 750 | Sidewinder |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 8000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 641 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 491 Nm | 719 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 273 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2850 mm |