1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Ram and 1996 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Ram | Esprit |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 285 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 510 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2420 mm |