2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2001 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2001 De Tomaso Guara and 2001 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2001 Mazda 6. (142 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2001 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda 6 weights approximately 204 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2001 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 2001 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda 6, 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mazda 6. (181 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2001 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Guara | 6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2680 mm |
