1998 BMW 740 vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW 740 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 557 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 888 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 550 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 740. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotec |
| Model | 740 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
