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De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32VvsMaserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo

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
VS

Maserati Ghibli II

2.0 24V Biturbo

306 hp1996 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCoupe1992-1997

Comparison overview

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De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    280 km/h
    174 mph Unrestricted
    270 km/h
    168 mph Restricted
  • 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 economy score
    67/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32VMaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
304hp227kW
306hp228kW
Torque
431Nm318lb-ft
373Nm275lb-ft
Curb weight
985kg2,172lb
1,365kg3,009lb
Gross weight-
1,765kg3,891lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Calculated
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
60.7s99% target: 277 km/h / 172 mph
Calculated
72.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
15.2s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15L/100 km15.7mpg US18.8mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city-
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
309hp/t230kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
438Nm/t293lb-ft/ton
Calculated
273Nm/t183lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
627km389mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
1,996cc122cu in
Length
4,190mm165in
4,223mm166in
Width
2,030mm80in
1,775mm70in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,514mm99in
Front track
1,650mm65in
1,515mm60in
Rear track
1,630mm64in
1,510mm59in
Trunk volume-
420L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
94L
80L

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 32VMaserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V BiturboPowerTorque
  • De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo6,250 rpm4,250 rpm6,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32VMaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.2 s
19.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
Likely limited
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
171 km/h
107 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW

Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo has 2 hp more than De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V and Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: 2 hp (1 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
373 Nm
275 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
1,365 kg
3,009 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo has more power, De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V and Maserati Ghibli II 2.0 24V Biturbo: 0.7 s.

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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp

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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
306 hp
228 kW
5.7 s
265 km/h
165 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
MaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
306 hp
228 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleDe TomasoGuara4.0 i V8 32VMaseratiGhibli II2.0 24V Biturbo
Power
304 hp
227 kW
306 hp
228 kW
Torque
431 Nm
318 lb-ft
373 Nm
275 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
280 km/h174 mph
Restricted
270 km/h168 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
985 kg
2,172 lb
1,365 kg
3,009 lb
Fuel consumption
15.0 L/100 km
15.7 mpg US
18.8 mpg UK
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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
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,223 mm
166.3 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
627 km
389 mi
-
Trunk score
-
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
309 hp/t
230 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleDe Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V
Consumption15 L/100 km15.7 mpg US18.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km26.25 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi42.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,250 L594 US gal495 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,938 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

De Tomaso Guara 4.0 i V8 32V

  • Has 58 Nm more
  • Is 380 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 84 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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