1996 BMW 520 vs. 2005 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2005 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 520 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 693 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 416 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 800 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 520 | 2005 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotec |
| Model | 520 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1150 mm |
