2008 BMW 650 vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 650. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 650 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 650 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2008 BMW 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 650 | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 650 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 59 L |
