2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 BMW 325
To start off, 2011 BMW 325 is newer by 2 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2011 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 282 kg more than 2011 BMW 325. 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 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 325. (271 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 2011 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | 325 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 6.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.2 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
