1972 Buick GS vs. 2005 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick GS would be higher. At 5,723 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1972 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Buick GS weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick GS | 2005 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Buick | De Tomaso |
| Model | GS | Guara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5723 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2620 mm |
