2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Lotus Evora
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2009 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Evora. (342 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | M3 | Evora |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |