2005 BMW 330 vs. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro

To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro 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 513 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (229 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 BMW 330. 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 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 330. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 330. 2005 BMW 330 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. 2005 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 BMW 330 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro
Make BMW Lotec
Model 330 Testa de Oro
Year Released 2005 1993
Body Type Sedan Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2979 cc 4943 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 229 HP 742 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 900 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 89.6 mm 78 mm
Top Speed 250 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 1505 kg 1650 kg


 

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