1983 BMW 325 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1983 BMW 325. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW 325 weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 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, 1983 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 325 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 325 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
