2003 Dodge Ram vs. 1986 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2003 Dodge Ram is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (160 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1986 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1207 kg more than 1986 Lotus Esprit. 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, 2003 Dodge Ram (732 Nm) has 511 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 1986 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Ram | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 732 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
