2004 BMW 325 vs. 2003 De Tomaso Guara
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 1 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 121 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2003 De Tomaso Guara.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 2003 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 2003 De Tomaso Guara | |
| Make | BMW | De Tomaso |
| Model | 325 | Guara |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2490 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 414 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
