1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 10 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1997 De Tomaso Guara | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mini |
Model | Guara | Cooper |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2467 mm |