2008 BMW 330 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 330 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 66 kg more than 2013 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Evora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |