1992 BMW 740 vs. 2009 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2009 Lotus Evora is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Evora. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 2009 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 740 | Evora |
Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 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 Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |