1981 BMW 745 vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 29 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 401 kg more than 1981 BMW 745. 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 745. (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 745. 2010 Lotus Exige has automatic transmission and 1981 BMW 745 has manual transmission. 1981 BMW 745 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Exige will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 745 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
