1976 BMW 630 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 BMW 630. (173 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 630. (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 630.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 630 | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 630 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2620 mm |
