1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1998 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 590 kg more than 1956 Abarth 600. 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Abarth 600 | 1998 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
| Model | 600 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 746 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
