1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1987 Porsche 924
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 924. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 924 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 121 more horse power than 1987 Porsche 924. (161 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1987 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 924 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Porsche 924. (210 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1987 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Guara | 924 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
