2002 Audi TT vs. 2002 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, both 2002 Audi TT and 2002 De Tomaso Guara were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2002 Audi TT. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2002 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Audi TT weights approximately 80 kg more than 2002 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2002 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Audi TT, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Audi TT. (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Audi TT | 2002 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Audi | De Tomaso |
| Model | TT | Guara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2620 mm |
