1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2007 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Subaru Forester 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Forester. (224 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Because 2007 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Forester. (307 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 2007 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Subaru |
| Model | Guara | Forester |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |
