1999 BMW Z9 vs. 1993 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 1999 BMW Z9 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 155 more horse power than 1999 BMW Z9. (242 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW Z9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW Z9 weights approximately 496 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, 1999 BMW Z9 (560 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 De Tomaso Guara. (501 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1999 BMW Z9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW Z9 | 1993 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | Z9 | Guara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 4599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 397 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1134 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2620 mm |
