2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2009 BMW 318
To start off, 2009 BMW 318 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 2009 BMW 318. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 318 weights approximately 530 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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 318. (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 318. 2009 BMW 318 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. 2009 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 2009 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Lotus | BMW |
| Model | GT 1 | 318 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2730 mm |
