2009 BMW 550 vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 550. 2009 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 550 | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
Make | BMW | Dodge |
Model | 550 | Viper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4798 cc | 7990 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |