1994 BMW M5 vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 939 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | M5 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 36 L |
