1988 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 120 kg more than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. 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, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotec |
| Model | Testarossa | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1650 kg |
