1996 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 633 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 956 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 753 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Lotec | Lotus |
| Model | Testa de Oro | Elan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1558 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 347 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 700 kg |
