2007 BMW 550 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 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 339 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 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 550 | 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 | 360 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |