1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2005 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Esprit (349 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 205 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 2005 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
| Model | Guara | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 349 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 282 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2430 mm |
