2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 De Tomaso Guara and 2005 Nissan Patrol 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 145 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (156 HP @ 2000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 85 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (334 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Guara | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2400 mm |
