1999 Dodge Dakota vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 12 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 138 kg more than 2011 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Dakota | Exige |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2299 mm |
