1991 BMW 525 vs. 2000 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2000 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 BMW 525 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1991 BMW 525. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 De Tomaso Guara (413 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 525. (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 525 | 2000 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 525 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1200 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 |
