2003 BMW 760 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 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 BMW 760 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 760 (440 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (345 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 760 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 760 weights approximately 650 kg more than 2013 Lotus Evora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 BMW 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora. 2003 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2013 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2013 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 760 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 760 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 440 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2575 mm |
