2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2001 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, 2001 Hyundai Elantra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 De Tomaso Guara 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 192 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Elantra. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Elantra weights approximately 157 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, 2001 Hyundai Elantra, 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Elantra. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2001 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Hyundai |
| Model | Guara | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1357 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2620 mm |
