1992 BMW 530 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 21 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1992 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 126 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 530. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 530 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
