2005 BMW 645 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 645. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 645 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 645 (338 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 645 weights approximately 333 kg more than 2011 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, 2005 BMW 645 (439 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 645 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 645 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 439 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
