1993 De Tomaso Bigua vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Bigua. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Bigua would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Bigua is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (283 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1993 De Tomaso Bigua.
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, 1993 De Tomaso Bigua (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Bigua will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Bigua | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Bigua | 328 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
