1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1533 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Guara.

Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 De Tomaso Guara.

Compare all specifications:

1998 De Tomaso Guara 2007 Land Rover Discovery
Make De Tomaso Land Rover
Model Guara Discovery
Year Released 1998 2007
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 2720 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 282 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 402 Nm 441 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1900 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 276 km/hour 180 km/hour
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 2708 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4840 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2890 mm


 

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