2007 BMW 545 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 545. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 545 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 266 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, 2007 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora. 2013 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 2007 BMW 545 has manual transmission. 2007 BMW 545 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 545 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 545 | Evora |
Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |