1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 1999 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella 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 214 more horse power than 1996 Kia Avella. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1996 Kia Avella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 255 kg more than 1996 Kia Avella. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 De Tomaso Guara 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 1999 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Kia Avella, 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, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Kia Avella. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Kia Avella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Kia |
| Model | Guara | Avella |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2400 mm |
