2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1975 Porsche 930
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 930 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 45 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 930. (256 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 930. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 60 kg more than 1975 Porsche 930. 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 930. (351 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 930.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1975 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Guara | 930 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
