1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111

To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111. (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111.

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