2005 BMW M3 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 M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW M3 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW M3 (328 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2011 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, 2011 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (330 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW M3 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | M3 | Evora |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |