1994 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 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 181 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 215 kg more than 1969 Porsche 914. 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, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 De Tomaso Guara | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Guara | 914 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
