1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 294 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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, 1999 Dodge Dakota (468 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Dakota | Exige |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2310 mm |
