1995 BMW M5 vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 BMW M5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 BMW M5 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1995 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1998 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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | M5 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2320 mm |
