2008 BMW 323 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,494 cc, 2008 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 BMW 323. (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 323.
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, 2008 BMW 323 (230 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm). This means 2008 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 323 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 323 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
