1974 BMW Touring vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW Touring weights approximately 121 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | Touring | Exige |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2299 mm |
