1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1997 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, both 1997 Aston Martin DB7 and 1997 De Tomaso Guara were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (335 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (488 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1997 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | DB7 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3200 cc | 3981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
