2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2002 Renault Avantime
To start off, 2002 Renault Avantime is newer by 2 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 153 more horse power than 2002 Renault Avantime. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2002 Renault Avantime. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Avantime weights approximately 553 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, 2002 Renault Avantime, 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Renault Avantime. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Renault Avantime.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2002 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Renault |
| Model | Guara | Avantime |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1753 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
