2009 BMW 328 vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2002 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, 2009 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 328 | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 328 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 36 L |
