1997 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, 1999 Kia Sportage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 282 kg more than 1997 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 1999 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 De Tomaso Guara | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Kia |
| Model | Guara | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3981 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
