1993 BMW 856 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 856. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 856 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 856 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 BMW 856 (376 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW 856 should accelerate faster 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, 1993 BMW 856 (550 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1993 BMW 856 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 856 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 856 | Evora |
Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5576 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2576 mm |