1996 BMW 520 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 520 would be higher. At 1,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 554 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 520 | Exige |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |