2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 BMW Z4
To start off, 2010 BMW Z4 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2010 BMW Z4. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW Z4 weights approximately 620 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 (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2010 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Exige | Z4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2497 mm |
