2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Life 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, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2004 De Tomaso Guara | 2005 Honda Life | |
Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
Model | Guara | Life |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |