1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayman is newer by 18 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, 2013 Porsche Cayman (325 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 145 kg more than 1995 De Tomaso Guara. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Cayman. (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Cayman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 De Tomaso Guara | 2013 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Guara | Cayman |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4347 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2415 mm |
