2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2012 Dodge Ram and 2012 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1404 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Dodge Ram (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Dodge Ram | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Ram | Exige |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2346 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 44 L |
