2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1464 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Guara | Phantom |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 6092 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3820 mm |
