2004 BMW 320 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 320 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Exige |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |