1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 340 kg more than 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lotec |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 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 | 1990 kg | 1650 kg |
