2007 BMW 330 vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 330 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330.
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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 330 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 254 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
