1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1995 De Tomaso Guara and 1995 Peugeot 406 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 193 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 65 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 Peugeot 406, 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 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (130 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Peugeot |
| Model | Guara | 406 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1580 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
