2008 Dodge Charger vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2008 Dodge Charger is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,736 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (191 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1004 kg more than 1995 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger. 2008 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Charger | Esprit |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 73 L |
