2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 180 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, 2006 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 De Tomaso Guara. (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 De Tomaso Guara | 2006 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Porsche |
| Model | Guara | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
