1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2010 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2010 Porsche Boxster is newer by 11 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 27 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (255 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 160 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Boxster. (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 2010 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Guara | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2416 mm |
