1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (104 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 570 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (251 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Guara | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
