2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 7 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 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 77 more horse power than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (228 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda RX-8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 225 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda RX-8. (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 De Tomaso Guara | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mazda |
| Model | Guara | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1306 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
