2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2004 Volvo V50
To start off, 2004 Volvo V50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. 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 145 more horse power than 2004 Volvo V50. (160 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2004 Volvo V50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo V50 weights approximately 267 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2003 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 2003 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volvo V50, 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volvo V50. (280 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volvo V50.
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2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2004 Volvo V50 | |
Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
Model | Guara | V50 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1467 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |