1994 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1969 Toyota Sport 800
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 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Sport 800 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 238 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 595 kg more than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1994 De Tomaso Guara | 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
Model | Guara | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |