2007 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 8 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 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1999 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 330 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3504 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2690 mm |
