1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1999 Toyota Venture
To start off, both 1999 De Tomaso Guara and 1999 Toyota Venture 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 195 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Venture weights approximately 165 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 Toyota Venture, 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1999 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Guara | Venture |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
