2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2005 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 402 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
| Model | Guara | Viper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 8285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 499 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
