1993 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1978 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Crown 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 640 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 300 kg more than 1978 Toyota Crown. 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 743 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Crown. 1978 Toyota Crown 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. 1978 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1978 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lotec | Toyota |
Model | Testa de Oro | Crown |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1988 cc |
Horse Power | 742 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 900 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1350 kg |