2006 Chrysler 300 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chrysler 300 (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 899 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.
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, 2006 Chrysler 300 (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2006 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. 2006 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chrysler 300 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
Model | 300 | Exige |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 258 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |