2006 Dodge Caravan vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Caravan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Caravan would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Caravan. (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 926 kg more than 2008 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, 2006 Dodge Caravan (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Caravan | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Caravan | Exige |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1842 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |