1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Isuzu 117. 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Isuzu |
| Model | Guara | 117 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
