1988 BMW 520 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 188 kg more than 2011 Lotus Evora.
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 Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 520 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.5 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
