2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2000 Hyundai Neos
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Hyundai Neos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Hyundai Neos would be higher. 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 54 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Neos. (247 HP @ 8200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Neos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Neos weights approximately 437 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Neos. (260 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Neos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2000 Hyundai Neos | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Hyundai |
| Model | Guara | Neos |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1643 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2630 mm |
