1981 BMW 725 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 BMW 725 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1981 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 725.
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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 725 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 725 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2575 mm |
