2008 BMW 320 vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 320 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 320 weights approximately 13 kg more 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 320 | Evora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 149 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 200 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 | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |