1964 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 205 kg more than 1995 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, 1964 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Chevrolet Corvette | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Guara |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |
