2006 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 BMW 730 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 730 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 730 weights approximately 993 kg more than 2012 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, 2006 BMW 730 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige. 2006 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 730 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 730 | Exige |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 44 L |