2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Guara | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2360 mm |
