1995 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1993 Holden Barina
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Holden Barina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Holden Barina would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1993 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1993 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 395 kg more than 1993 Holden Barina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Holden Barina, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Holden Barina. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Holden Barina. 1993 Holden Barina has automatic transmission and 1995 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1995 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Holden Barina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 De Tomaso Guara | 1993 Holden Barina | |
Make | De Tomaso | Holden |
Model | Guara | Barina |
Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 402 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |