1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado would be higher. At 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (385 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 918 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado (645 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm). This means 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado has automatic transmission and 1999 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1999 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1968 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Guara | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 6967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 385 HP |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2118 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
