2004 Dodge Ram vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Ram and 2004 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Esprit (350 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1086 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Because 2004 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lotus Esprit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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 Ram (407 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Ram | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Ram | Esprit |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4703 cc | 3507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 400 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2466 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 70 L |