1984 BMW 628 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 628. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 628 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1984 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 628.
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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 628 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 628 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
