2008 BMW 525 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 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 525 would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 136 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | Evora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 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 | 1575 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |