1999 BMW M5 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 BMW M5 would be higher. At 4,900 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M5 (401 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 BMW M5 (499 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW M5 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | M5 | Evora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4900 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 499 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
