2002 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2009 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2009 Kia Borrego is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 De Tomaso Guara 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 29 more horse power than 2009 Kia Borrego. (276 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Borrego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Borrego weights approximately 90 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Borrego. (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Borrego. 2009 Kia Borrego 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. 2009 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 De Tomaso Guara | 2009 Kia Borrego | |
Make | De Tomaso | Kia |
Model | Guara | Borrego |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 3778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 413 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2900 mm |