2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2003 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (161 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 700 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser. (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2001 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Guara | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2370 mm |
