1972 Chevrolet Camaro 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 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 257 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro. (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Camaro | 2005 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Camaro | Guara |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1457 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2620 mm |
