2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 2 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 816 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 2009 Dodge Charger (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2009 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. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Charger | Exige |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2701 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
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 | 1691 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 40 L |