1996 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1972 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Carina 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 642 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 706 kg more than 1972 Toyota Carina. 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 766 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Carina. (134 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1972 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lotec | Toyota |
| Model | Testa de Oro | Carina |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1589 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 950 kg |
