2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2007 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Korando is newer by 6 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 183 more horse power than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2007 SsangYong Korando. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 579 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 SsangYong Korando. (258 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 SsangYong Korando. 2007 SsangYong Korando has automatic transmission and 2001 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2001 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 SsangYong Korando will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2007 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | De Tomaso | SsangYong |
| Model | Guara | Korando |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2490 mm |
