1957 Buick 40 vs. 1994 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1994 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 De Tomaso Guara. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Buick 40 | 1994 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | 40 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5967 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2620 mm |
