1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1999 Peugeot 806

To start off, both 1999 De Tomaso Guara and 1999 Peugeot 806 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot 806. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot 806. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Peugeot 806 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.

Because 1999 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 1999 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Peugeot 806, 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot 806. (153 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot 806.

Compare all specifications:

1999 De Tomaso Guara 1999 Peugeot 806
Make De Tomaso Peugeot
Model Guara 806
Year Released 1999 1999
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3982 cc 1762 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 282 HP 102 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 403 Nm 153 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 1445 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2830 mm


 

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