1994 Chrysler Viper vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 804 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige. 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, 1994 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Chrysler Viper | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Viper | Exige |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
