1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 10 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 93 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 259 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige. 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lotus |
| Model | Guara | Exige |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
