1985 BMW 324 vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324.
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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 324 | Evora |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |