2006 BMW 630 vs. 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro

To start off, 2006 BMW 630 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 487 more horse power than 2006 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 630 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 630.

Compare all specifications:

2006 BMW 630 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro
Make BMW Lotec
Model 630 Testa de Oro
Year Released 2006 1997
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2996 cc 4942 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 254 HP 741 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 900 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 88 mm 78 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 347 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1760 kg 1650 kg


 

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