1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1963 Fiat Cabriolet
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 285 kg more than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 1963 Fiat Cabriolet | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Guara | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
