1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1999 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1999 Morgan Plus 4 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 145 more horse power than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (137 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. 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 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Morgan Plus 4. (177 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1999 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Morgan |
Model | Guara | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2500 mm |