1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Carina 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 188 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (113 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 65 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Guara | Carina |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2590 mm |
