1976 BMW 630 vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 535 kg more than 2006 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, 1976 BMW 630 (255 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 630 | Exige |
Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1451 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |