2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 550. (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1999 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus GT 1. (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 550 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |
