1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1997 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 380 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette. (366 Nm). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1997 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
Model | Corvette | Guara |
Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5765 cc | 3981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 402 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2620 mm |