1996 BMW 735 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 735. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 735 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 380 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 735. (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 735 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 735 | Evora |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 60 L |