1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1996 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Supra weights approximately 415 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, 1996 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Supra 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 | 1996 Toyota Supra | |
Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
Model | Guara | Supra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |