1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, both 1999 De Tomaso Guara and 1999 Honda Z were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 250 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 240 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Guara | Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
