1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 15 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 169 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (228 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 516 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 2008 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Guara | E |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 65 L |
