1996 Acura NSX vs. 2005 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Acura NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Acura NSX would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1996 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1996 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Acura NSX weights approximately 170 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Acura NSX | 2005 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Acura | De Tomaso |
Model | NSX | Guara |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2620 mm |