1996 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 5 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 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 586 more horse power than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 15 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) has 729 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (171 Nm). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Lotec | Mazda |
| Model | Testa de Oro | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1835 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.1 mm |
| 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 | 1671 kg |
