2010 Lotus Evora vs. 2009 BMW 125
To start off, 2010 Lotus Evora is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 BMW 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 BMW 125 would be higher. At 3,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Evora (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2009 BMW 125. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Evora weights approximately 406 kg more than 2009 BMW 125. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Lotus Evora (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 125. (271 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 125.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Lotus Evora | 2009 BMW 125 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | Evora | 125 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1991 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5098 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1438 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3063 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
