1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. 1997 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 355 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
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 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo. 2013 Smart Fortwo 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 Smart Fortwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 De Tomaso Guara | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | De Tomaso | Smart |
Model | Guara | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 1867 mm |