2002 BMW Formula One vs. 2002 Lotus Exige

To start off, both 2002 BMW Formula One and 2002 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,246 cc, 2002 BMW Formula One is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Formula One (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Formula One should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Formula One weights approximately 870 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 BMW Formula One (355 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm). This means 2002 BMW Formula One will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige. 2002 BMW Formula One has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 BMW Formula One will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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