1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2004 Donkervoort D8
To start off, 2004 Donkervoort D8 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2004 Donkervoort D8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 575 kg more than 2004 Donkervoort D8. 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Donkervoort D8. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Donkervoort D8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 2004 Donkervoort D8 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Donkervoort |
| Model | Guara | D8 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2310 mm |
