1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 2004 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 375 kg more than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Chevrolet Corvette | 2004 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Guara |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2004 |
| 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 | 380 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 512 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
