2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1994 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 7,011 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (505 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1994 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1994 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 320 kg more than 1994 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 De Tomaso Guara. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1994 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Guara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7011 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 505 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
