1994 BMW M5 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | M5 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
