2000 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2000 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, both 2000 Daihatsu Charade and 2000 De Tomaso Guara were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (83 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 355 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Daihatsu Charade, 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Charade. (105 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Daihatsu Charade | 2000 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | Daihatsu | De Tomaso |
Model | Charade | Guara |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 413 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2620 mm |