2002 BMW 320 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2002 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 320 weights approximately 391 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2002 BMW 320 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Exige |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |