1996 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 16 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 607 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 28 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 718 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Lotec | Toyota |
| Model | Testa de Oro | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 347 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| 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 | 1684 kg |
