1998 BMW Pickster vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW Pickster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW Pickster would be higher. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW Pickster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW Pickster (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW Pickster should accelerate faster than 2008 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, 1998 BMW Pickster (345 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1998 BMW Pickster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW Pickster | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | Pickster | Exige |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
