2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is newer by 11 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. 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 120 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (181 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman weights approximately 249 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman. (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2012 Mini Cooper Countryman | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mini |
| Model | Guara | Cooper Countryman |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1562 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2596 mm |
