1959 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1993 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1438 kg more than 1993 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, 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Guara. (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Guara. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1993 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1993 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1993 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
| Model | Fleetwood | Guara |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2572 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6160 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3810 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 102 L |
