1994 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. (510 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 570 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. (829 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lotec Testa de Oro | 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Lotec | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Testa de Oro | CL |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5500 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 829 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 2220 kg |
