2003 De Tomaso Guara vs. 2010 BMW 325
To start off, 2010 BMW 325 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 De Tomaso Guara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 De Tomaso Guara would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (305 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2010 BMW 325. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 325.
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, 2010 BMW 325 (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 De Tomaso Guara. (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 De Tomaso Guara | 2010 BMW 325 | |
| Make | De Tomaso | BMW |
| Model | Guara | 325 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2810 mm |
