2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 4 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 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 284 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (316 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 70 kg more than 2009 Dodge Viper.
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 (760 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 3 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Dodge | BMW |
| Model | Viper | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 61 L |
