2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1957 Opel Record
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Opel Record. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Opel Record 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 261 more horse power than 1957 Opel Record. (44 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1957 Opel Record. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 305 kg more than 1957 Opel Record. 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Opel Record. (98 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Opel Record.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 1957 Opel Record | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Opel |
| Model | Guara | Record |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
