1999 Lotec C 1000 vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S

To start off, both 1999 Lotec C 1000 and 1999 Toyota MR-S were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 703 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1999 Toyota MR-S. 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, 1999 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 814 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR-S.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Lotec C 1000 1999 Toyota MR-S
Make Lotec Toyota
Model C 1000 MR-S
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Middle Middle
Engine Size 5498 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 843 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 990 Nm 176 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 970 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 3890 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1150 mm 1230 mm


 

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