1996 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 2008 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 12 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 602 more horse power than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 267 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 590 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 SsangYong Kyron. 2008 SsangYong Kyron 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. 2008 SsangYong Kyron will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | 2008 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Lotec | SsangYong |
| Model | Testa de Oro | Kyron |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 347 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1923 kg |
