2007 BMW 550 vs. 1999 Lotec C 1000
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotec C 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotec C 1000 would be higher. At 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1999 Lotec C 1000 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotec |
| Model | 550 | C 1000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 843 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 990 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1150 mm |
