1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1982 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Celica 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 179 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Celica. (103 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Celica weights approximately 1 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Celica. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1982 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Guara | Celica |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
