2009 BMW 120 vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 120. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 120 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 54 kg more than 2009 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 120 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 120 | Evora |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1439 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |