2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, both 2011 Lotus Exige and 2011 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2011 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 411 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 120. 2011 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lotus Exige | 2011 BMW 120 | |
Make | Lotus | BMW |
Model | Exige | 120 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 909 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 53 L |