1999 BMW 318 vs. 1993 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1999 BMW 318 is newer by 6 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 283 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 311 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 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1993 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 318 | 1993 De Tomaso Guara | |
Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
Model | 318 | Guara |
Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 501 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 102 L |