1993 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Carina 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 668 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 590 kg more than 1982 Toyota Carina. 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 782 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lotec | Toyota |
Model | Testa de Oro | Carina |
Year Released | 1993 | 1982 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1588 cc |
Horse Power | 742 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 900 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1060 kg |