2009 BMW M3 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 M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 would be higher. 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 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | M3 | Evora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.9 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 17 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 59 L |
