2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2013 Dodge CHARGER
To start off, 2013 Dodge CHARGER is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Dodge CHARGER is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (288 HP @ 6350 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Dodge CHARGER should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Dodge CHARGER weights approximately 922 kg more than 2007 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, 2013 Dodge CHARGER (353 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2013 Dodge CHARGER will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2013 Dodge CHARGER has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Dodge CHARGER will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2013 Dodge CHARGER | |
| Make | Lotus | Dodge |
| Model | Exige | CHARGER |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1482 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
