2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2004 Rover 45
To start off, 2004 Rover 45 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. 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 199 more horse power than 2004 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 45 weights approximately 30 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, 2004 Rover 45, 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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 45. (241 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2004 Rover 45 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Rover |
| Model | Guara | 45 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
