1996 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 5 kg more than 1949 Tatra T600. 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 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Guara | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Tatra |
| Model | Guara | T600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
