1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1999 Lexus SC
To start off, both 1999 De Tomaso Guara and 1999 Lexus SC were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1999 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lexus SC weights approximately 300 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1999 Lexus SC | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lexus |
| Model | Guara | SC |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
