1992 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 318 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1992 BMW 318. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 318 weights approximately 419 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 318 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Exige |
Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |