1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1995 Porsche 911
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (430 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 15 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (540 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1995 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Guara | 911 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2280 mm |
