2011 Lotus Evora vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, both 2011 Lotus Evora and 2011 Volkswagen CC were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Evora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Because 2011 Lotus Evora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lotus Evora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen CC, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Lotus Evora (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Evora | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Lotus | Volkswagen |
| Model | Evora | CC |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 349 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4341 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1849 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1222 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2576 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
