1984 BMW 316 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 316 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 316 weights approximately 81 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 316 | Exige |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 44 L |