2007 BMW 323 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2007 BMW 323 and 2007 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc, 2007 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 BMW 323. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 323 weights approximately 574 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 BMW 323 (231 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 323 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 323 | Exige |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1796 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.8 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.9 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |