2001 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Lotec C 1000
To start off, both 2001 BMW 318 and 2001 Lotec C 1000 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 730 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 220 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 823 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 2001 Lotec C 1000 | |
Make | BMW | Lotec |
Model | 318 | C 1000 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 843 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 990 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |