2004 Caterham 7 vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2004 Caterham 7 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2004 Caterham 7. (251 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2004 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 730 kg more than 2004 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Caterham 7. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Caterham 7 | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Caterham | De Tomaso |
| Model | 7 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2620 mm |
