2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 654 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Guara | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2920 mm |
