2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Mini One
To start off, both 2005 De Tomaso Guara and 2005 Mini One were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2005 Mini One. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 Mini One. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mini One, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mini One. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 2005 Mini One | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mini |
| Model | Guara | One |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
