2009 BMW M3 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 M3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW M3 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 Lotus Evora. (345 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2013 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 55 kg more than 2009 BMW M3.
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 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Lotus Evora. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M3 | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | M3 | Evora |
Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4361 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 2047 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1229 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2575 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |