2000 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2011 Hyundai Terracan
To start off, 2011 Hyundai Terracan is newer by 11 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 2011 Hyundai Terracan. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 81 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Hyundai Terracan 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, 2011 Hyundai Terracan 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 @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Terracan. (339 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Terracan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 De Tomaso Guara | 2011 Hyundai Terracan | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Hyundai |
| Model | Guara | Terracan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2902 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 | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2760 mm |
