1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2012 Infiniti G37
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G37 is newer by 13 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, 2012 Infiniti G37 (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G37 should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G37 weights approximately 507 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G37. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G37.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 2012 Infiniti G37 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Infiniti |
| Model | Guara | G37 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1682 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1824 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |
