2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chrysler 300 (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2005 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | 300 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
