1996 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria 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 193 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 120 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Nissan Gloria.
Compare all specifications:
1996 De Tomaso Guara | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
Model | Guara | Gloria |
Year Released | 1996 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1987 cc |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |