1975 BMW 1502 vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 500 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 BMW 1502. 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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 1502 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
