2009 BMW M6 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 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 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 BMW M6. (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 243 kg more than 2009 BMW M6. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M6. (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M6 | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | M6 | Viper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 8274 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 725 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1523 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 14 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.5 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.2 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |