2005 Daewoo Rexton vs. 1998 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Rexton is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Rexton. (215 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Rexton weights approximately 775 kg more than 1998 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2005 Daewoo Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 De Tomaso Guara. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Rexton 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daewoo Rexton. (318 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daewoo Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Rexton | 1998 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | Daewoo | De Tomaso |
| Model | Rexton | Guara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3199 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2620 mm |
