2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 75 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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, 2008 Honda Civic, 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2000 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Guara | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1493 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 413 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |