2003 BMW 325 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2003 BMW 325. (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 538 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 325 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |
