2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 593 kg more than 2005 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 Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Viper | Exige |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
