1957 BMW 502 vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 502 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1957 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 502 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 502 | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 502 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
