2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Volvo 960. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Volvo 960 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 114 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 960. (187 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (263 Nm). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Guara | 960 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 263 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
