2004 Dodge Durango vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 1308 kg more than 2012 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, 2004 Dodge Durango (393 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Durango will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Durango | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2217 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 44 L |
