2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Fiat 850 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 260 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (41 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 480 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
| Model | Guara | 850 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 841 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2010 mm |
