1981 BMW 745 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 745. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 745 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 715 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 745 | Exige |
Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 40 L |