1996 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro would be higher. At 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL. (367 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 299 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL. (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro has manual transmission. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Lotec | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Testa de Oro | CL |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 5786 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 87 mm |
| Top Speed | 347 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1955 kg |
