2001 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 BMW 520
To start off, 2005 BMW 520 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 520 weights approximately 780 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, 2005 BMW 520 (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige. 2005 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 2005 BMW 520 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Exige | 520 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |