2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 595 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Exige | 120 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 53 L |
