2006 Audi A3 vs. 2004 De Tomaso Guara

To start off, 2006 Audi A3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 De Tomaso Guara.

Because 2004 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 2004 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3, 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, 2004 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Audi A3 2004 De Tomaso Guara
Make Audi De Tomaso
Model A3 Guara
Year Released 2006 2004
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1968 cc 4601 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 301 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 414 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 90.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 90 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1380 kg 1200 kg
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1210 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2620 mm


 

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