2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z 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, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 372 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z. 2012 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 2001 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2001 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Guara | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2550 mm |
