1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (420 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 576 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, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro (569 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 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 | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Chevrolet |
| Model | Guara | Camaro |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2852 mm |
