2008 BMW 630 vs. 2009 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2009 Lotus Evora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 630.
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, 2009 Lotus Evora (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 630 | 2009 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 630 | Evora |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 252 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2580 mm |