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 3,518 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 776 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 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 | 3518 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |