2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mercedes-Benz S 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 111 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. (190 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 690 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S. (270 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2000 De Tomaso Guara | 1995 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Guara | S |
Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |