1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish

To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 16 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 564 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish 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. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1997 De Tomaso Guara 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
Make De Tomaso Aston Martin
Model Guara Vanquish
Year Released 1997 2013
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3981 cc 5935 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 282 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6750 RPM
Torque 402 Nm 620 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Premium
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 6-speed automatic
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 1739 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 2067 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1294 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2740 mm


 

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