1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Riley 4 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 330 more horse power than 1971 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1971 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Riley 4 weights approximately 14 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Riley |
| Model | Guara | 4 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 45 L |
