2007 Dodge Magnum vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Magnum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Magnum would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Magnum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Magnum. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Magnum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 129 kg more than 2007 Dodge Magnum. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Magnum. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Magnum | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Magnum | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
