2008 BMW 750 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 BMW 750 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 750 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2008 BMW 750 (488 Nm @ 3499 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2008 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 750 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 750 | Exige |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3499 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 40 L |