1989 BMW 850 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1989 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 850 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 850 | Exige |
Year Released | 1989 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |