2009 BMW 125 vs. 2009 Lotus Evora
To start off, both 2009 BMW 125 and 2009 Lotus Evora were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 61 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125.
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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 2009 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 125 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 252 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2580 mm |
