2012 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Dodge Ram would be higher. In terms of performance, 2012 Dodge Ram (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Ram weights approximately 1032 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora. 2012 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora 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 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Ram | Evora |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2418 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5817 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2017 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3569 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 60 L |
