1996 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1999 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, 1996 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Aston Martin DB7 | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | DB7 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
