1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1958 Fiat 500
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 664 kg more than 1958 Fiat 500. 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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1958 Fiat 500 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
Model | Guara | 500 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 397 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 37 L |