2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 5 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 56 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (245 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 640 kg more than 2000 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2005 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tacoma will offer significantly more control. 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) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (383 Nm). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Guara | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3250 mm |
