1998 BMW V12 vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1

To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW V12 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1998 BMW V12. (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW V12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 564 kg more than 2000 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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 518 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus GT 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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