2004 BMW 730 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 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2004 BMW 730. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 730 weights approximately 860 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 730 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2004 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 730 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 730 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
