2009 BMW 730 vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2009 BMW 730 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2009 BMW 730. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 730 weights approximately 885 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 730. (301 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 730. 2009 BMW 730 has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus GT 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 730 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 730 | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | BMW | Lotus |
| Model | 730 | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2690 mm |
