1992 BMW 530 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 530 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 61 more horse power than 1992 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 530 weights approximately 184 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 530. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 530 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 530 | Evora |
Year Released | 1992 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |