1993 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (397 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 971 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 De Tomaso Guara (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535. 2012 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1993 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1993 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 De Tomaso Guara | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Guara | 535 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4599 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 397 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
