1984 BMW 316 vs. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 316 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro (742 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 654 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 660 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 760 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
Make | BMW | Lotec |
Model | 316 | Testa de Oro |
Year Released | 1984 | 1993 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1767 cc | 4943 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 742 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 347 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1650 kg |