2008 BMW 320 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 453 kg more than 2012 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 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Exige |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |