1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1999 Kia Clarus
To start off, both 1999 De Tomaso Guara and 1999 Kia Clarus were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1999 Kia Clarus. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Clarus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Clarus weights approximately 55 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 1999 Kia Clarus, 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 (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Kia Clarus. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Kia Clarus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1999 Kia Clarus | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Kia |
| Model | Guara | Clarus |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2670 mm |
