1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1956 Fiat 1100
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 370 kg more than 1956 Fiat 1100. 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1956 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Guara | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1089 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 | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2350 mm |
