2007 BMW 550 vs. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 550 | 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | BMW | Lotec |
| Model | 550 | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 1656 kg |
