1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2001 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 282 kg more than 2001 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 2001 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Guara |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
