2008 Dodge Durango vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,701 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Durango. (303 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Durango weights approximately 398 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Durango will offer significantly more control. 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 (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Durango. (447 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Durango | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Durango | Elise |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4701 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 303 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5650 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2279 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 86 L |
