2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 12 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. (298 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 821 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, 2013 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2013 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Chevrolet |
| Model | Guara | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 2027 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5222 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3023 mm |
