2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. Both 2001 De Tomaso Guara and 2004 Rover 75 are equipped with a 4,601 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 474 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2004 Rover 75 (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Rover |
| Model | Guara | 75 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2780 mm |
