2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1955 Tatra T603
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1955 Tatra T603. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1955 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Tatra T603 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Tatra T603. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1955 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Tatra |
| Model | Guara | T603 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2545 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
