1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2010 Chevrolet Express
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Express is newer by 13 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (195 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1045 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Express. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Express. 2010 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1997 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1997 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 2010 Chevrolet Express | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Chevrolet |
| Model | Guara | Express |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2073 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3429 mm |
