2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2003 Honda CR-V
To start off, both 2003 De Tomaso Guara and 2003 Honda CR-V were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2003 Honda CR-V. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda CR-V weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2003 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda CR-V. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda CR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2003 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Guara | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
