2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 484 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
Because 2005 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 2005 De Tomaso Guara. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (141 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Toyota |
| Model | Guara | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
