2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2005 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 De Tomaso Guara 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 139 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (162 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 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 443 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) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Tacoma. (250 Nm). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2005 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Guara | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1649 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 |
