1996 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 1998 Toyota Previa
To start off, 1998 Toyota Previa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Previa. (132 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Previa weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 De Tomaso Bigua.
Because 1996 De Tomaso Bigua 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 1996 De Tomaso Bigua. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Previa, 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, 1996 De Tomaso Bigua (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Previa. (206 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 De Tomaso Bigua | 1998 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Bigua | Previa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
