1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2013 Subaru Legacy is newer by 20 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 226 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 424 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2013 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Legacy. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 2013 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Subaru |
| Model | Guara | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4755 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1505 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2750 mm |
