2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1957 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 206 kg more than 1957 Talbot Lago America. 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot Lago America.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 1957 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Talbot |
| Model | Guara | Lago America |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
