2005 Cadillac SRX vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 Cadillac SRX is newer by 6 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 714 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac SRX. (342 Nm). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac SRX. 2005 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 1999 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1999 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac SRX | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
| Model | SRX | Guara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3556 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2620 mm |
