1952 BMW 501 vs. 2001 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2001 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 79 kg more than 2001 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.
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1952 BMW 501 | 2001 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 501 | Guara |
Year Released | 1952 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1206 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |