1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 2200 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 147 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 115 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200. 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 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 2200. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 2200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
| Model | 2200 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2161 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
