1993 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 14 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 581 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (161 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 285 kg more than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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 670 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (230 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Lotec Testa de Oro | 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Lotec | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Testa de Oro | SLK |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 742 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1365 kg |
