2004 BMW 645 vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2004 BMW 645 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 645 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 645 weights approximately 935 kg more than 2001 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, 2004 BMW 645 (447 Nm) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 645 | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 645 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
