2005 Dodge Dakota vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Dakota and 2005 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,703 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 1350 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lotus Exige (400 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Dakota | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3703 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2310 mm |
