2009 BMW 530 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 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 530 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 86 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530. 2013 Lotus Evora has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 530 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 530 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 530 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
