2003 BMW 520 vs. 2012 Lotus Evora

To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 520 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2003 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 520 weights approximately 288 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 BMW 520.

Compare all specifications:

2003 BMW 520 2012 Lotus Evora
Make BMW Lotus
Model 520 Evora
Year Released 2003 2012
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2170 cc 3500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 167 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 210 Nm 349 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4700 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1670 kg 1382 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4341 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1849 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1222 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2576 mm
Fuel Consumption 7.5 L/100km 8.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.8 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 59 L


 

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