2001 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 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 172 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 124 kg more than 2001 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
2001 De Tomaso Guara | 2009 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
Model | Guara | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |