2003 BMW 520 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 10 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2003 BMW 520. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 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 284 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 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 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 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 520 | Evora |
Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |