2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama
To start off, 2002 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lamborghini Jarama would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama (346 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 340 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama. (394 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Jarama.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 De Tomaso Guara | 1974 Lamborghini Jarama | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Lamborghini |
| Model | Guara | Jarama |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
