1997 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1998 Renault Spider
To start off, 1998 Renault Spider is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 600 more horse power than 1998 Renault Spider. (141 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1998 Renault Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 660 kg more than 1998 Renault Spider. 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, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 715 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Renault Spider. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Renault Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1998 Renault Spider | |
Make | Lotec | Renault |
Model | Testa de Oro | Spider |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1996 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 741 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 900 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 990 kg |