1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1999 Volvo S40
To start off, both 1999 De Tomaso Guara and 1999 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 197 more horse power than 1999 Volvo S40. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo S40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volvo S40 weights approximately 25 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 Volvo S40, 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo S40. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 1999 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Guara | S40 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
