1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1998 Honda SSM
To start off, 1998 Honda SSM is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda SSM. (286 Nm). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda SSM.
Compare all specifications:
1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1998 Honda SSM | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Guara | SSM |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1999 cc |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 402 Nm | 286 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2580 mm |