2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 110 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Guara | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
