1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 339 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1998 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1998 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Chevrolet |
| Model | Guara | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1514 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
