2005 BMW 530 vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme

To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Extreme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Extreme would be higher. At 2,981 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 1364 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 BMW 530 (410 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 2005 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Extreme has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Extreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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