2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1989 Porsche 911

To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Porsche 911 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 77 more horse power than 1989 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1989 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 25 kg more than 1989 Porsche 911. 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 911.

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