2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. 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 217 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 215 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2000 De Tomaso Guara | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
Model | Guara | Corona |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2530 mm |