1998 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. 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 52 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 560 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 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Guara | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Guara | 328 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 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 | 282 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
