2005 BMW 330 vs. 2005 Lotec C 1000

To start off, both 2005 BMW 330 and 2005 Lotec C 1000 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 614 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 425 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 690 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 330 2005 Lotec C 1000
Make BMW Lotec
Model 330 C 1000
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2979 cc 5500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 229 HP 843 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 990 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3900 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1150 mm


 

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