2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is newer by 2 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 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (230 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee. (394 Nm). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Jeep |
| Model | Guara | Grand Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
