2003 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Ram 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 283 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1348 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise. 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 522 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Ram | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Ram | Elise |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 732 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2274 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2299 mm |
