1991 Acura NSX vs. 2001 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1991 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1991 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Acura NSX weights approximately 164 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Acura NSX | 2001 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Acura | De Tomaso |
| Model | NSX | Guara |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2976 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |
