1999 BMW V12 vs. 1999 BMW LMR
To start off, both 1999 BMW V12 and 1999 BMW LMR were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 BMW LMR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW LMR (600 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1999 BMW V12. (550 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW LMR should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW V12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW V12 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1999 BMW LMR.
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 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW LMR. (355 Nm). This means 1999 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW LMR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW V12 | 1999 BMW LMR | |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | V12 | LMR |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5990 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 550 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 909 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1615 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2770 mm |
