1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 De Tomaso Guara 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 6 more horse power than 1996 Porsche 911. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 25 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911. 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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
Model | Guara | 911 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 841 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |