2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 is newer by 7 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 330 (256 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 330 should accelerate faster 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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Exige | 330 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
