1978 BMW 520 vs. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 520 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 606 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro.
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, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW 520 | 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
Make | BMW | Lotec |
Model | 520 | Testa de Oro |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 4943 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 741 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 342 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1650 kg |