1996 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 2011 Kia Borrego

To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 15 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 465 more horse power than 2011 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 366 kg more than 2011 Kia Borrego. 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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Borrego. 2011 Kia Borrego 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. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Lotec Testa de Oro 2011 Kia Borrego
Make Lotec Kia
Model Testa de Oro Borrego
Year Released 1996 2011
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4943 cc 3778 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 741 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 900 Nm 362 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 7 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1656 kg 1290 kg


 

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