1975 BMW 1502 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 1502 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW 1502 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 1502 | Exige |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 118 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |