2009 Dodge Ram vs. 1999 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Ram (212 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise.
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 Ram (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Ram | 1999 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Ram | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5320 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |
