2001 Daihatsu Move vs. 2001 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Move and 2001 De Tomaso Guara were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Move. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Move. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 De Tomaso Guara weights approximately 391 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Move. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 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 2001 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Move, 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Move. (90 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Move.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Move | 2001 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Daihatsu | De Tomaso |
| Model | Move | Guara |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 815 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2620 mm |
