1998 BMW 318 vs. 1998 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, both 1998 BMW 318 and 1998 De Tomaso Guara were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1998 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 318 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 De Tomaso Guara (402 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 318 | 1998 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 318 | Guara |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 3982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 276 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |