1954 BMW 502 vs. 1998 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1998 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 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 182 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1998 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 502 | Guara |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |