1994 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2010 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayman is newer by 16 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 17 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (265 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 155 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayman. (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 De Tomaso Guara | 2010 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Guara | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2416 mm |
