2008 Dodge Ram 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 Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 190 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram. 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, 2008 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Ram | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Ram | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5654 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 345 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 509 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 86 L |