1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Morgan 4 is newer by 8 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 170 more horse power than 2005 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 295 kg more than 2005 Morgan 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan 4. (161 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 2005 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Morgan |
| Model | Guara | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
