2005 BMW 325 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 78 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325. 2005 BMW 325 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. 2005 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 325 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 325 | Evora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1464 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |