2001 BMW M vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 BMW M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 BMW M would be higher. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 445 kg more than 2005 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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | M | Exige |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 40 L |
