1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1999 Opel Speedster
To start off, 1999 Opel Speedster is newer by 6 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 250 more horse power than 1999 Opel Speedster. (147 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 189 kg more than 1999 Opel Speedster. 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 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Speedster. (202 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 1999 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Guara | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 52 L |
