2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 4 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 115 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (190 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 1143 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger. 2007 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2003 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2003 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
| Model | Guara | Charger |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2343 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |
