2008 BMW 525 vs. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro

To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 12 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 161 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.

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 650 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 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. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 BMW 525 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro
Make BMW Lotec
Model 525 Testa de Oro
Year Released 2008 1996
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2497 cc 4943 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 741 HP
Torque 250 Nm 900 Nm
Torque RPM 2900 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.1 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.8 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 1495 kg 1656 kg


 

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