2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1974 Fiat 500
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 684 kg more than 1974 Fiat 500. 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, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2004 De Tomaso Guara | 1974 Fiat 500 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Fiat |
Model | Guara | 500 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 18 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 27 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 67.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 516 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 2980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1850 mm |