1992 BMW 730 vs. 1996 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1996 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 730. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 730 would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1992 BMW 730. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 730 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 730. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 730 | 1996 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 730 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 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 | 1600 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
