2006 BMW 650 vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2006 BMW 650 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2006 BMW 650. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 650.
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 650 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus GT 1. (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 650 | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 650 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4801 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2690 mm |
