2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1994 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1994 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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 De Tomaso Guara. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1994 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
| Model | DB7 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 282 HP |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
