1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 240 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 130 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 240. (152 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 240. (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Guara | 240 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2650 mm |
