1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, both 1995 De Tomaso Guara and 1995 Mazda 626 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 208 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mazda 626 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 1995 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 1995 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Mazda 626, 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (169 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Guara | 626 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1840 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
