1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2007 Jaguar XJR
To start off, 2007 Jaguar XJR is newer by 8 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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (399 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jaguar XJR should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jaguar XJR weights approximately 456 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. 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, 2007 Jaguar XJR (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Jaguar XJR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. 2007 Jaguar XJR has automatic transmission and 1999 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1999 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Jaguar XJR will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 De Tomaso Guara | 2007 Jaguar XJR | |
Make | De Tomaso | Jaguar |
Model | Guara | XJR |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 399 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 553 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1656 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3170 mm |