1996 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom

To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1454 kg more than 1996 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 De Tomaso Guara. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1996 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1996 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1996 De Tomaso Guara 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
Make De Tomaso Rolls-Royce
Model Guara Phantom
Year Released 1996 2013
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 282 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5350 RPM
Torque 402 Nm 720 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 8-speed automatic
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 2629 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 5612 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1987 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1598 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 3320 mm


 

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