1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1991 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Nissan Vanette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Nissan Vanette would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1991 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1991 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 230 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1991 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Guara | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2080 mm |
