2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, 2002 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Sharan would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (149 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 470 kg more than 2002 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2002 De Tomaso Guara is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Sharan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Sharan. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2002 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 2002 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2002 De Tomaso Guara | 2000 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | De Tomaso | Volkswagen |
Model | Guara | Sharan |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1670 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2850 mm |