2009 Ferrari 456M vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2011 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 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 456M | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 456M | Evora |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2576 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 59 L |
