1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1993 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 564 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 850 | 1993 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
| Model | 850 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Middle |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 102 L |
