1992 BMW 540 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 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 211 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 BMW 540 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 540 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 540 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 60 L |
