1999 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2012 BMW 520
To start off, 2012 BMW 520 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 De Tomaso Guara (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 520 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1999 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 De Tomaso Guara (403 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 520. (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 520. 2012 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1999 De Tomaso Guara has manual transmission. 1999 De Tomaso Guara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 De Tomaso Guara | 2012 BMW 520 | |
Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
Model | Guara | 520 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 403 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2968 mm |