2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 BMW 125 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Viper would be higher. 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 385 more horse power than 2010 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 166 kg more than 2010 BMW 125. 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 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 2010 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | 125 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8356 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
