2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 810 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Dakota | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1685 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 40 L |
