1993 BMW 518 vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 518 would be higher. At 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 730 more horse power than 1993 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 518 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1999 Lotec C 1000.
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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 825 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 518 | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotec |
| Model | 518 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
