1977 BMW 528 vs. 1994 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1994 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 528 weights approximately 241 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1994 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 528 | 1994 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 528 | Guara |
Year Released | 1977 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 178 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 234 Nm | 403 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2620 mm |