1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1992 Holden Apollo
To start off, 1993 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Apollo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Apollo 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 279 more horse power than 1992 Holden Apollo. (118 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Apollo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Apollo weights approximately 71 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 1993 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Holden Apollo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Holden Apollo. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Holden Apollo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1992 Holden Apollo | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
| Model | Guara | Apollo |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2610 mm |
