2009 BMW 730 vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730.
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 BMW 730 (540 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Evora has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Evora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 730 | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 730 | Evora |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 540 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 59 L |