2007 Cadillac CTS vs. 1996 De Tomaso Guara

To start off, 2007 Cadillac CTS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (253 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2007 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 531 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Guara.

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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Cadillac CTS. (343 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Cadillac CTS.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Cadillac CTS 1996 De Tomaso Guara
Make Cadillac De Tomaso
Model CTS Guara
Year Released 2007 1996
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3564 cc 3982 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 253 HP 282 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 343 Nm 402 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1706 kg 1175 kg
Vehicle Length 4830 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1210 mm
Wheelbase Size 2890 mm 2620 mm


 

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