2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chrysler 300 (358 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2013 Chrysler 300 (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige. 2013 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Lotus | Chrysler |
| Model | Exige | 300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 358 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 534 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3052 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 72 L |
