2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 6,258 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (465 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 260 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (705 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Chevrolet | De Tomaso |
| Model | Corvette | Guara |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6258 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 465 HP | 301 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2620 mm |
