1988 BMW 525 vs. 1997 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 525 would be higher. At 3,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1997 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 525 | Guara |
Year Released | 1988 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 3981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2620 mm |