2006 BMW 525 vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 525 | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | BMW | Lotus |
Model | 525 | GT 1 |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3506 cc |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |