1993 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1995 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1995 Toyota MR2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro 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 569 more horse power than 1995 Toyota MR2. (173 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 415 kg more than 1995 Toyota MR2. 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 714 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1995 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Lotec | Toyota |
| Model | Testa de Oro | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1996 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 742 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| 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 | 1650 kg | 1235 kg |
