1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 6 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 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 178 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda Marathon weights approximately 342 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
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 (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
1999 De Tomaso Guara | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
Model | Guara | Marathon |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 10 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |