1977 BMW 528 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 474 kg more than 2012 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, 1977 BMW 528 (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 528 | Exige |
Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |