2001 Lotec Sirius vs. 2010 BMW 135
To start off, 2010 BMW 135 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotec Sirius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotec Sirius would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Lotec Sirius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 885 more horse power than 2010 BMW 135. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 135 weights approximately 380 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
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 Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 940 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 135. (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotec Sirius | 2010 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Lotec | BMW |
| Model | Sirius | 135 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 1185 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 1346 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2090 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1412 mm |
