1994 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 667 kg more than 2005 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 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Viper | Exige |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 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 | 1542 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
