1997 Lotec Testa de Oro vs. 1999 Morgan 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 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 629 more horse power than 1999 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1999 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 770 kg more than 1999 Morgan 4. 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 740 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lotec Testa de Oro | 1999 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Lotec | Morgan |
| Model | Testa de Oro | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1796 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 741 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 880 kg |
