2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 320 would be higher. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 595 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, 2004 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2004 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2004 BMW 320 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Exige | 320 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |