2006 BMW 525 vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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, 2006 BMW 525 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 525 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2320 mm |
