1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1996 Fiat 131
To start off, 1996 Fiat 131 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Guara 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 284 more horse power than 1996 Fiat 131. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 109 kg more than 1996 Fiat 131. 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 334 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1996 Fiat 131 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Guara | 131 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 50 L |
