2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Nissan Serena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Nissan Serena 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 205 more horse power than 1993 Nissan Serena. (96 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan Serena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan Serena. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan Serena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Nissan |
| Model | Guara | Serena |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2740 mm |
