1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (233 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 725 kg more than 1999 De Tomaso Guara.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. 2013 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 1999 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1999 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 De Tomaso Guara | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Guara | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 233 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1781 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3570 mm |
