2009 BMW 650 vs. 1999 Lotus M250
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus M250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus M250 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1999 Lotus M250. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus M250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1999 Lotus M250. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus M250. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus M250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1999 Lotus M250 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 650 | M250 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1180 mm |
