1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1975 Volvo 66

To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volvo 66. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volvo 66 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.

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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1997 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1997 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1997 De Tomaso Guara 1975 Volvo 66
Make De Tomaso Volvo
Model Guara 66
Year Released 1997 1975
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3981 cc 1289 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 282 HP 56 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 402 Nm 94 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1550 mm