2011 Lotus Exige vs. 1965 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1965 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 558 kg more than 2011 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, 1965 BMW 3200 CS (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 BMW 3200 CS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Exige | 1965 BMW 3200 CS | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Exige | 3200 CS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3169 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 75 L |
