2009 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 1999 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (542 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 1999 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, 2009 Cadillac CTS-V (550 Nm @ 6200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 De Tomaso Guara. (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac CTS-V | 1999 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Cadillac | De Tomaso |
| Model | CTS-V | Guara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2620 mm |
