2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1527 kg more than 2000 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 Dodge Ram (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 533 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Ram | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Ram | Exige |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8276 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 713 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2313 kg | 786 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 36 L |