1995 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 479 more horse power than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (262 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2012 Suzuki Equator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 585 kg more than 2012 Suzuki Equator. 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, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Suzuki Equator. (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Suzuki Equator. 2012 Suzuki Equator has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Suzuki Equator will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Lotec | Suzuki |
| Model | Testa de Oro | Equator |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 3954 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1065 kg |
