2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 720 kg more than 2001 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, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Exige | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |