2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2000 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2000 De Tomaso Guara and 2000 Skoda Superb were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 2000 Skoda Superb. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2000 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Skoda Superb weights approximately 287 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2000 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Skoda Superb, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Skoda Superb. (173 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Skoda Superb.
Compare all specifications:
2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2000 Skoda Superb | |
Make | De Tomaso | Skoda |
Model | Guara | Superb |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 173 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1487 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |