1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1999 Honda Life
To start off, 1999 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1999 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 385 kg more than 1999 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1999 Honda Life | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Guara | Life |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
