2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 79 kg more than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Dodge Charger 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, 2009 Dodge Charger 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lotus Elise. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Charger | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 368 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |