2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2001 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2001 De Tomaso Guara and 2001 GMC Sierra 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 104 more horse power than 2001 GMC Sierra. (197 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2001 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 GMC Sierra weights approximately 569 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2001 GMC Sierra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 GMC Sierra 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, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 GMC Sierra. (352 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 GMC Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2001 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | De Tomaso | GMC |
| Model | Guara | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
