2002 Dodge Ram vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Ram and 2002 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,212 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Ram (220 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1099 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Ram, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Dodge Ram (408 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Ram | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Ram | Exige |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5212 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1879 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 2310 mm |
