1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Guara | 928 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
