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De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32VvsLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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De Tomaso Guara

4.0 i V8 32V

304 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-2001
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Comparison overview

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De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    304 hp
    227 kW
  • Highest torque
    431 Nm
    318 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    985 kg
    2,172 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    309 hp/t
    230 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100
  • Best practicality score
    38/100

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.2 L/100 km
    21.0 mpg US
    25.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    652 km
    405 mi
  • Best economy score
    77/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32VLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Power
304hp227kW
288hp215kW
Torque
431Nm318lb-ft
375Nm277lb-ft
Curb weight
985kg2,172lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight-
1,566kg3,452lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
63.8s99% target: 272 km/h / 169 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
11.2L/100 km21mpg US25.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
221hp/t165kW/t100hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
287Nm/t192lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km389mi
Calculated
652km405mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,174cc133cu in
Length
4,190mm165in
4,411mm174in
Width
2,030mm80in
1,883mm74in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,150mm45in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,420mm95in
Front track
1,650mm65in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume-
200L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
94L
73L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32VLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4sPowerTorque
  • De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V5,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s6,400 rpm4,100 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32VLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
304 hp
227 kW
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
288 hp
215 kW

De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V has 16 hp more than Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s.

The biggest power difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s and De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
431 Nm
318 lb-ft
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
375 Nm
277 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
985 kg
2,172 lb
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
1,305 kg
2,877 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V5.0 s
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s4.9 s

Although De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V has more power, Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s and De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s and De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V: 3.8 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
627 km
389 mi
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
652 km
405 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
304 hp
227 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
288 hp
215 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,190 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
Power
304 hp
227 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
5.0 s
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
4.9 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
De TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32V
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
LotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32VLotusEsprit2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Power
304 hp
227 kW
288 hp
215 kW
Torque
431 Nm
318 lb-ft
375 Nm
277 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Unrestricted
275 km/h171 mph
Restricted
260 km/h162 mph
Lightness
985 kg
2,172 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
11.2 L/100 km
21.0 mpg US
25.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,190 mm
165.0 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Length
4,411 mm
173.7 in
Height
1,150 mm
45.3 in
Range score
627 km
389 mi
652 km
405 mi
Trunk score
-
200 L
7.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
221 hp/t
165 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDe Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32VLotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s
Consumption15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK11.2 L/100 km21 mpg US25.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.25 LC100 km19.60 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.25 LC100 mi31.54 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal1,680 L444 US gal370 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,938 LC/year2,940 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 56 Nm more
  • Is 320 kg lighter
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 88 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Lotus Esprit 2.2 i 16V Turbo S4s

  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 3.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 25 km (16 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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