2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2004 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz C 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 153 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 De Tomaso Guara.
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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 De Tomaso Guara | 1993 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Guara | C |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2700 mm |
