1994 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1963 Fiat 2300
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 2300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 2300 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 2300. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 2300 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 2300. (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
1994 De Tomaso Guara | 1963 Fiat 2300 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
Model | Guara | 2300 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |