2007 BMW 530 vs. 2002 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotec C 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotec C 1000 would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 589 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 414 kg more than 2002 Lotec C 1000.
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, 2002 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 690 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530. 2007 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotec C 1000 has manual transmission. 2002 Lotec C 1000 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 530 | 2002 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotec |
| Model | 530 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1150 mm |
