1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1996 Caterham 7. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1996 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 697 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7. 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Caterham 7 | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Caterham | De Tomaso |
Model | 7 | Guara |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2620 mm |