2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. (301 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 370 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2000 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Aston Martin | De Tomaso |
Model | V8 Vantage | Guara |
Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |