2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1954 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 460 kg more than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle. (89 Nm). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 1954 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volkswagen |
| Model | Guara | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |
