2004 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 3 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 181 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1086 kg more than 2004 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 De Tomaso Guara | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Land Rover |
| Model | Guara | Defender |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3230 mm |
