2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Viper 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 253 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 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 Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Viper | Exige |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8275 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |