2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo
To start off, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo is newer by 10 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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (433 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo should accelerate faster than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo weights approximately 784 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.
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, 2010 Maserati GranTurismo (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo 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. 2010 Maserati GranTurismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2010 Maserati GranTurismo | |
Make | De Tomaso | Maserati |
Model | Guara | GranTurismo |
Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 433 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1984 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3063 mm |