1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1998 Rover 200
To start off, both 1998 De Tomaso Guara and 1998 Rover 200 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1998 Rover 200. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 145 kg more than 1998 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Rover 200, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 200. (127 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 1998 Rover 200 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Rover |
| Model | Guara | 200 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
