1994 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1998 Honda Legend
To start off, 1998 Honda Legend is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 De Tomaso Guara 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 77 more horse power than 1998 Honda Legend. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Legend weights approximately 550 kg more than 1994 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 1994 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Honda Legend, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Legend. (297 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Legend. 1998 Honda Legend has automatic transmission and 1994 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1994 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 De Tomaso Guara | 1998 Honda Legend | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Guara | Legend |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
