1992 BMW 540 vs. 1997 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1997 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 540. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 540 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 282 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 540 weights approximately 546 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 540. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 540. 1992 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1997 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1997 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1997 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 540 | Guara |
Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3981 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1721 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 |