1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 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 140 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 119 kg more than 1961 Abarth 2400. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Abarth | De Tomaso |
| Model | 2400 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
