1992 BMW 740 vs. 1995 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1995 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 740 would be higher. Both 1992 BMW 740 and 1995 De Tomaso Guara are equipped with a 3,982 cc 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 740 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 740. (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 740. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1995 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1995 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 740 | 1995 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 740 | Guara |
Year Released | 1992 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 401 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 | 1830 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2620 mm |