2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2000 Volvo V40
To start off, both 2000 De Tomaso Guara and 2000 Volvo V40 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) has 193 more horse power than 2000 Volvo V40. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo V40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo V40 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
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 Volvo V40, 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volvo V40. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2000 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Volvo |
| Model | Guara | V40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
