1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1963 Vauxhall Victor
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 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Vauxhall Victor 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 233 more horse power than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 235 kg more than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Vauxhall Victor. (109 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 1963 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Vauxhall |
| Model | Guara | Victor |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
