2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 77 kg more than 2009 BMW M3. 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 (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | M3 | Viper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 8285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 499 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 21.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |