1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 495 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
| Model | 1000 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2620 mm |
