2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2006 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2006 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. 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 133 more horse power than 2006 Mini Cooper. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2006 Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mini Cooper weights approximately 115 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, 2006 Mini Cooper, 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mini Cooper. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 2006 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Mini |
| Model | Guara | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 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 | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
