1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 5.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 5.8 would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2003 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 5.8 | Exige |
Year Released | 1993 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 168 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |