1999 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1999 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP 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 779 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 870 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotec C 1000 | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Lotec | Volkswagen |
| Model | C 1000 | SP |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5498 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1160 mm |
