1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 215 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1998 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1998 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Honda |
| Model | Guara | Vamos |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 276 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2460 mm |
