2009 BMW 523 vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 BMW 523 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 523 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 523.
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 523 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 523 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 523 | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 523 | Exige |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |