2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Peugeot 607

To start off, both 2005 De Tomaso Guara and 2005 Peugeot 607 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 167 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 607. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 607. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.

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 Peugeot 607, 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 607. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 607.

Compare all specifications:

2005 De Tomaso Guara 2005 Peugeot 607
Make De Tomaso Peugeot
Model Guara 607
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4601 cc 2230 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 301 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 414 Nm 320 Nm
Torque RPM 4800 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 90.2 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 96 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1200 kg 1610 kg
Vehicle Length 4200 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 2040 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2810 mm