2002 BMW 318 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 318. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 318 would be higher. Both 2002 BMW 318 and 2007 Lotus Exige are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 318. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 318 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 318 | Exige |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 40 L |