2007 BMW 760 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,972 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 760 (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2009 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige. 2007 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 760 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 760 | Exige |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5972 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 439 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |